1993 Honda Civic Del Sol vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol (102 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 320 kg more than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol.
Because 1959 Lancia Flaminia 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 1959 Lancia Flaminia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol, 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, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. (133 Nm). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic Del Sol | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2760 mm |
