1982 Honda Civic vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1982 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Civic (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Appia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1982 Honda Civic.
Because 1961 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Civic (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Honda Civic | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Appia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |