2004 Honda Civic vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 600 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Lancia Flaminia 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 1960 Lancia Flaminia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 1960 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
