1976 Lancia Beta vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 35 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Beta (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 1976 Lancia Beta (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Lancia Beta | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Lancia | Honda |
Model | Beta | Civic |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |