2005 Honda Civic vs. 1985 Lancia Delta
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,666 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lancia Delta (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 165 kg more than 1985 Lancia Delta.
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, 1985 Lancia Delta (191 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1985 Lancia Delta | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Delta |
Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1666 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 71.5 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2480 mm |