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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lancia Dedra (111 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 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 144 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, 2008 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (157 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic | 1990 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Dedra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |