2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Lancia Zeta
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Lancia Zeta were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Zeta (135 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Zeta should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 408 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lancia Zeta (186 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Lancia Zeta has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lancia Zeta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Lancia Zeta | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Zeta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |