1996 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Lamborghini LM
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lamborghini LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lamborghini LM would be higher. At 5,167 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Lamborghini LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lamborghini LM (449 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 1600 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Lamborghini LM is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lamborghini LM will offer significantly more control. 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 Lamborghini LM (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1990 Lamborghini LM | |
| Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
| Model | Civic | LM |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 5167 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 449 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
