1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Abarth Lancia 037. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 16 kg more than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037.
Because 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 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 1983 Abarth Lancia 037. 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, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (238 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | Lancia 037 | Civic |
Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1186 kg |