2001 Honda Civic vs. 1994 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lancia Kappa would be higher. Both 2001 Honda Civic and 1994 Lancia Kappa are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (145 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1994 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 206 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Honda Civic (196 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Kappa. 1994 Lancia Kappa has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Lancia Kappa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 1994 Lancia Kappa | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Kappa |
Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.7 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |