1996 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Fulvia (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 2 kg more than 1975 Lancia Fulvia.
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, 1975 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (138 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1975 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
