2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2008 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 3 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 1,493 cc, 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lancia Ypsilon (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lancia Ypsilon should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 Lancia Ypsilon.
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 (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lancia Ypsilon. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lancia Ypsilon. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Lancia Ypsilon has manual transmission. 2008 Lancia Ypsilon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1367 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1055 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
