2003 Lancia Lybra vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lancia Lybra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lancia Lybra would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Lybra. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 70 kg more than 2003 Lancia Lybra. 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, 2012 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Lybra. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2003 Lancia Lybra has manual transmission. 2003 Lancia Lybra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Lancia Lybra 2012 Honda Civic
Make Lancia Honda
Model Lybra Civic
Year Released 2003 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1594 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 102 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 144 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Natural Gas (CNG)
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1250 kg 1320 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 30 L


 

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