2009 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 180 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta.
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, 2009 Honda Civic (221 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Beta |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
