1984 Honda Civic vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Beta 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 20 more horse power than 1978 Lancia Beta. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Beta weights approximately 145 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Beta |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
| 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 49 L |
