2005 Honda Civic vs. 1991 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lancia Dedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lancia Dedra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1991 Lancia Dedra. (159 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1991 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 30 kg more than 1991 Lancia Dedra. 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, 1991 Lancia Dedra (274 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (192 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 1991 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1991 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Dedra |
Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 274 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |