2008 Honda Civic vs. 1980 Lancia Delta
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Delta (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 305 kg more than 1980 Lancia Delta.
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, 1980 Lancia Delta (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1980 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Delta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
