2009 Fiat Linea vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Fiat Linea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Fiat Linea would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (148 HP) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Linea. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Linea.
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, 2010 Honda Civic (350 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Linea. (200 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Linea. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Linea has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Linea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Linea | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Linea | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 200 Nm | 350 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |