1998 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1998 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lancia Dedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lancia Dedra would be higher. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1997 Lancia Dedra. (88 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Lancia Dedra.
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, 1998 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lancia Dedra. (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lancia Dedra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Civic | 1997 Lancia Dedra | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Dedra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1579 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
