1982 Lancia 037 Rallye vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP) has 67 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 144 kg more than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
Because 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye 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 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Lancia 037 Rallye (226 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Lancia | Honda |
Model | 037 Rallye | Civic |
Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 226 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |