1994 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Lancia Gamma
To start off, 1994 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Gamma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Gamma would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lancia Gamma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lancia Gamma (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Honda Civic. (111 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Gamma should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lancia Gamma weights approximately 195 kg more than 1994 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, 1981 Lancia Gamma (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1981 Lancia Gamma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Civic. 1981 Lancia Gamma has automatic transmission and 1994 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1994 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lancia Gamma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Honda Civic | 1981 Lancia Gamma | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Gamma |
Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |