2004 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Lancia Trevi
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Trevi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Trevi would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lancia Trevi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lancia Trevi (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Trevi should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lancia Trevi weights approximately 55 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.
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, 1981 Lancia Trevi (206 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 1981 Lancia Trevi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1981 Lancia Trevi has manual transmission. 1981 Lancia Trevi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1981 Lancia Trevi | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Trevi |
Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 206 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |