2009 Honda Civic vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 7 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 1950 Lancia Aurelia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Lancia Aurelia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |