1981 Honda Civic vs. 1982 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1982 Lancia Beta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia Beta weights approximately 251 kg more than 1981 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, 1982 Lancia Beta (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic. 1982 Lancia Beta has automatic transmission and 1981 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1981 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lancia Beta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Civic | 1982 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Beta |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1333 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 59 L |
