1976 Lancia Beta vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lancia Beta weights approximately 196 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1976 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1976 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Beta | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Lancia | Honda |
| Model | Beta | Civic |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
