1970 Lancia Fulvia vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 120 kg more than 2004 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, 1970 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1970 Lancia Fulvia has manual transmission. 1970 Lancia Fulvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lancia Fulvia | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Lancia | Honda |
Model | Fulvia | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |