1975 Lancia Beta vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 201 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Because 1975 Lancia Beta 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 1975 Lancia Beta. 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, 1975 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lancia Beta | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Lancia | Honda |
Model | Beta | Civic |
Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |