1988 Honda Civic vs. 1969 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 150 kg more than 1988 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, 1969 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1969 Lancia Fulvia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Fulvia |
Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |