1975 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1979 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Fulvia (114 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 205 kg more than 1979 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, 1975 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1975 Lancia Fulvia has manual transmission. 1975 Lancia Fulvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lancia Fulvia | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Lancia | Honda |
Model | Fulvia | Civic |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |