2009 Fiat Idea vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Idea and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Idea. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 116 kg more than 2009 Fiat Idea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Idea. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Idea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Idea | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Idea | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
