1990 Honda Civic vs. 1966 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 164 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 1966 Lancia Flavia 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 1966 Lancia Flavia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1966 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
