1988 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Lancia Gamma
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Gamma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Gamma would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Gamma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Gamma (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Gamma should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Gamma weights approximately 320 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, 1979 Lancia Gamma (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Gamma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Civic | 1979 Lancia Gamma | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Gamma |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
