2008 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic 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. At 1,929 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lancia Dedra (90 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 50 kg more than 1990 Lancia Dedra.
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, 1990 Lancia Dedra (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1990 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Dedra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |