1972 Honda Civic vs. 1972 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, both 1972 Honda Civic and 1972 Lancia Fulvia were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 282 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Civic | 1972 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2340 mm |
