1984 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Lancia Zeta
To start off, 2002 Lancia Zeta is newer by 18 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lancia Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lancia Zeta (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lancia Zeta should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 800 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, 2002 Lancia Zeta (181 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2002 Lancia Zeta 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. 2002 Lancia Zeta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 2002 Lancia Zeta | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Zeta |
Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |