1998 Honda Civic vs. 1980 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1998 Honda Civic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Delta (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Civic weights approximately 125 kg more than 1980 Lancia Delta.
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, 1998 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Delta. (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Civic | 1980 Lancia Delta | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Delta |
Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |