2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2007 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 294 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 (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Lancia Ypsilon | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Ypsilon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1390 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |