1975 Lancia Stratos vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 340 kg more than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
Because 1975 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 1975 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1975 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1975 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Stratos | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Lancia | Honda |
| Model | Stratos | Civic |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 30 L |
