1984 Honda Civic vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 514 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Lancia Flaminia 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 Flaminia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 56 L |