2009 Honda Civic vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 258 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Lancia Flavia (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Flavia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |
