1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 130 kg more than 1966 Lancia Flavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Lancia Flavia 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 1966 Lancia Flavia. 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 (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1966 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1966 Lancia Flavia 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lancia Flavia | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Lancia | Honda |
| Model | Flavia | Civic |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1320 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 30 L |
