1964 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 47 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 (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.
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, 2011 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 (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 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. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Lancia Flaminia | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Lancia | Honda |
| Model | Flaminia | Civic |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
