2005 Lancia Lybra vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lancia Lybra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lancia Lybra would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Lybra (148 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 125 kg more than 2012 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 Lybra (309 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Lancia Lybra has manual transmission. 2005 Lancia Lybra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lancia Lybra | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Lancia | Honda |
Model | Lybra | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 309 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |