2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2011 Lancia Musa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Lancia Musa. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lancia Musa weights approximately 170 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2011 Lancia Musa (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2011 Lancia Musa has manual transmission. 2011 Lancia Musa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2011 Lancia Musa | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Musa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |