2007 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lancia Ypsilon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lancia Ypsilon would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 137 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon. (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2005 Lancia Ypsilon | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Ypsilon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |