1977 Honda Civic vs. 1977 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1977 Honda Civic and 1977 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Beta (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1977 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lancia Beta weights approximately 365 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Lancia Beta (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Honda Civic | 1977 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Beta |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1169 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 51 L |