2007 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2011 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lancia Ypsilon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lancia Ypsilon (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lancia Ypsilon should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 185 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Lancia Ypsilon (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Lancia Ypsilon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2011 Lancia Ypsilon has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lancia Ypsilon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2011 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1337 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
