1982 Honda Civic vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1982 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 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) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Appia weights approximately 115 kg more than 1982 Honda Civic.
Because 1963 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 1963 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Civic | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Appia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1963 |
| 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 | 47 HP |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 48 L |
