1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2003 Honda Civic
To start off, 2003 Honda Civic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Civic weights approximately 96 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
Because 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2003 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
