2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Lancia Phedra
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Lancia Phedra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Lancia Phedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lancia Phedra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Phedra should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 644 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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, 2004 Lancia Phedra (285 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2004 Lancia Phedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Lancia Phedra | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Phedra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1784 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
