2008 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Lancia Gamma
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Gamma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Gamma would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Gamma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Gamma. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Gamma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Gamma weights approximately 54 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 1979 Lancia Gamma (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Lancia Gamma | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Gamma |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |