1964 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1979 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 510 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Lancia Flaminia 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 1964 Lancia Flaminia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1964 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1964 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Lancia Flaminia | 1979 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Lancia | Honda |
| Model | Flaminia | Civic |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 40 L |
