1998 Lancia Delta vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Lancia Delta. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lancia Delta weights approximately 380 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Delta. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Delta. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1998 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1998 Lancia Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lancia Delta | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Lancia | Honda |
Model | Delta | Civic |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |