2011 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Fiat Idea
To start off, both 2011 Honda Civic and 2011 Fiat Idea were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Idea. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 170 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Idea. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Idea. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Idea has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Idea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Civic | 2011 Fiat Idea | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Civic | Idea |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Natural Gas (CNG) | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 47 L |