2009 Honda Civic vs. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye weights approximately 22 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.
Because 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye 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 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. 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, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | 037 Rallye |
Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |