2005 Honda Civic vs. 1957 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 180 kg more than 1957 Lancia Aurelia.
Because 1957 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 1957 Lancia Aurelia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1957 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
