2008 Honda Civic vs. 1969 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 354 kg more than 1969 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 (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lancia Fulvia. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1969 Lancia Fulvia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Fulvia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |