1953 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 170 kg more than 1953 Lancia Aurelia.
Because 1953 Lancia Aurelia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Lancia Aurelia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1953 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1953 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1953 Lancia Aurelia 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:
| 1953 Lancia Aurelia | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Lancia | Honda |
| Model | Aurelia | Civic |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 30 L |
