2012 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Fiat Ulysse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Fiat Ulysse would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 539 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic.
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 Ulysse (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Ulysse | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ulysse | Civic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
