2002 Honda Civic vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 86 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
Because 1950 Lancia Aurelia 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 1950 Lancia Aurelia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Honda Civic (153 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |
