1984 Honda Civic vs. 1973 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (101 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Lancia Fulvia. (90 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1973 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 117 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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, 1984 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Fulvia. (114 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1973 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 69.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 37 L |
