2008 Citroen C8 vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 2008 Citroen C8 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lancia Dedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lancia Dedra would be higher. Both 2008 Citroen C8 and 1990 Lancia Dedra are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C8 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (111 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 1990 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C8 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1990 Lancia Dedra. 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, 2008 Citroen C8 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (157 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lancia Dedra. 1990 Lancia Dedra has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen C8 has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen C8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Lancia Dedra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C8 | 1990 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | C8 | Dedra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |