2010 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 75 kg more than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto.
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, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Civic | 2012 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Civic | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
