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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1991 Lancia Dedra. (88 HP @ 5750 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. 1991 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 96 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 (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lancia Dedra. (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lancia Dedra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1991 Lancia Dedra | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Dedra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
