2009 Honda Civic vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 238 kg more than 1958 Lancia Aurelia.
Because 1958 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 1958 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, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
