1984 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Lancia Phedra
To start off, 2005 Lancia Phedra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Phedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Phedra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Phedra should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 984 kg more than 1984 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, 2005 Lancia Phedra (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Phedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2005 Lancia Phedra has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lancia Phedra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 2005 Lancia Phedra | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Phedra |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1784 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
