1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,266 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 64 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.

Because 1954 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 1954 Lancia Aurelia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Honda Civic (173 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (160 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1954 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1954 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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