1969 Lamborghini Islero vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lamborghini Islero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lamborghini Islero would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Islero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (345 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Islero should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Islero weights approximately 188 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Lamborghini Islero 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 1969 Lamborghini Islero. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Islero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1969 Lamborghini Islero has manual transmission. 1969 Lamborghini Islero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Lamborghini Islero | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Lamborghini | Honda |
Model | Islero | Civic |
Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |