2008 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lancia Dedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lancia Dedra would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 Lancia Dedra. (88 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 110 kg more than 1995 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 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lancia Dedra. (129 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lancia Dedra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1995 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Dedra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
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 | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |