2008 Honda Civic vs. 1976 Lancia Gamma
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lancia Gamma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lancia Gamma would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Gamma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Gamma (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Gamma should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 Lancia Gamma.
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, 1976 Lancia Gamma (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Gamma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1976 Lancia Gamma | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Gamma |
Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |