2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lancia Ypsilon would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 255 kg more than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. 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 (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Lancia Ypsilon | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Ypsilon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |