1990 Honda Civic vs. 1982 Lancia Trevi
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia Trevi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia Trevi 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 50 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Trevi. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Trevi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia Trevi weights approximately 119 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
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, 1990 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Trevi. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Trevi. 1982 Lancia Trevi has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lancia Trevi will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1982 Lancia Trevi | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Trevi |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
