1984 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1984 Honda Civic and 1984 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 101 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. 1984 Lancia Beta weights approximately 181 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 Lancia Beta (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 1984 Lancia Beta has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Lancia Beta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1984 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Beta |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 130 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 |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 59 L |
