1970 Lancia Stratos vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 Lancia Stratos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Lancia Stratos 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 1970 Lancia Stratos. 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, 2011 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1970 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1970 Lancia Stratos 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:
| 1970 Lancia Stratos | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Lancia | Honda |
| Model | Stratos | Civic |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1460 mm |
