2009 Honda Civic vs. 1969 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lancia Flavia (142 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 61 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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, 1969 Lancia Flavia (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1969 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1969 Lancia Flavia 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 | 1969 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Flavia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |