2009 Honda Civic vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 1 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 1954 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 1954 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, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1954 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1954 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |