1990 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Lancia Zeta
To start off, 2002 Lancia Zeta is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lancia Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2002 Lancia Zeta. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Lancia Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 574 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
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, 2002 Lancia Zeta (181 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2002 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2002 Lancia Zeta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
