2007 Honda Civic vs. 1969 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lancia Flavia (142 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 50 kg more than 1969 Lancia Flavia.
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, 1969 Lancia Flavia (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1969 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Flavia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1337 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
