2008 Honda Civic vs. 1963 Lancia Fulvia
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 Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 210 kg more than 1963 Lancia Fulvia.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Fulvia. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1963 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1298 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 87 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 69.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
