2007 Honda Civic vs. 1982 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia Prisma would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 101 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Lancia Prisma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1982 Lancia Prisma | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Prisma |
Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 954 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |