2008 Honda Civic vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 134 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.

Because 1963 Lancia Flaminia 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 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Flaminia 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 1963 Lancia Flaminia
Make Honda Lancia
Model Civic Flaminia
Year Released 2008 1963
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 2775 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 148 HP
Torque 174 Nm 224 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87.3 mm 81.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.0:1
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 1314 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9 L/100km 10.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 56 L


 

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