2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Lancia Phedra
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Lancia Phedra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,944 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Lancia Phedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Phedra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Phedra should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 709 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Lancia Phedra (285 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2006 Lancia Phedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Lancia Phedra | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Phedra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2944 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1784 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
