2005 Honda Civic vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 45 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, 2005 Honda Civic (160 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 173 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, 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, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (179 Nm). This means 1960 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1960 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Flaminia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 179 Nm | 187 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |