2006 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Lancia Trevi
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Trevi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Trevi would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lancia Trevi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lancia Trevi (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Trevi should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 97 kg more than 1981 Lancia Trevi.
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, 1981 Lancia Trevi (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Lancia Trevi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 1981 Lancia Trevi has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lancia Trevi will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 1981 Lancia Trevi | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Trevi |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
