2008 Honda Civic vs. 1953 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 30 kg more than 1953 Lancia Aurelia.
Because 1953 Lancia Aurelia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Lancia Aurelia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1953 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1953 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1953 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2451 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |