1980 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Lamborghini LM
To start off, 1988 Lamborghini LM is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,166 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Lamborghini LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lamborghini LM (449 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 1915 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lamborghini LM is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini LM will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Lamborghini LM (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Civic | 1988 Lamborghini LM | |
| Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
| Model | Civic | LM |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 5166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 449 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 2700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 169 L |
