2006 Honda Civic vs. 1980 Lancia Delta
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Delta (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 267 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Lancia Delta (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1980 Lancia Delta | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Delta |
Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 63.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |