1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 would be higher. At 2,111 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 320 kg more than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
