1990 Lancia Dedra vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lancia Dedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lancia Dedra would be higher. At 1,929 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (90 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 124 kg more than 1990 Lancia Dedra. 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, 1990 Lancia Dedra (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1990 Lancia Dedra has manual transmission. 1990 Lancia Dedra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lancia Dedra | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Lancia | Honda |
Model | Dedra | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1929 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |