2001 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 292 kg more than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
Because 1975 Lancia Stratos 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 1975 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic, 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, 1975 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Stratos |
Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |