2012 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Panda and 2012 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 145 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 352 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda. 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, 2012 Honda Civic (193 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Panda | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | Civic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1107 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 198 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1267 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1445 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
