1973 Lancia Fulvia vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1973 Lancia Fulvia. (90 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1973 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 348 kg more than 1973 Lancia Fulvia. 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, 2012 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Fulvia. (114 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Fulvia. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1973 Lancia Fulvia has manual transmission. 1973 Lancia Fulvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lancia Fulvia | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Lancia | Honda |
| Model | Fulvia | Civic |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.7 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
