1984 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1998 Lancia Kappa is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,928 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Kappa (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 655 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.
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, 1998 Lancia Kappa (309 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1998 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1928 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2710 mm |
