2005 Honda Civic vs. 1973 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lancia Fulvia (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 350 kg more than 1973 Lancia Fulvia.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Fulvia. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1973 Lancia Fulvia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Fulvia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |