1987 Lancia Delta vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lancia Delta (185 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lancia Delta weights approximately 23 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Lancia Delta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Delta will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Lancia Delta (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lancia Delta | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Lancia | Honda |
| Model | Delta | Civic |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
