1983 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1988 Lancia Delta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,334 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Delta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1983 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lancia Delta weights approximately 150 kg more than 1983 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, 1988 Lancia Delta (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Civic. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Civic | 1988 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Delta |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2480 mm |
