1969 Lancia Flavia vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lancia Flavia (142 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 13 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Lancia Flavia (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1969 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1969 Lancia Flavia 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.

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