1984 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lancia Beta weights approximately 236 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, 1981 Lancia Beta (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Beta |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1036 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 59 L |