2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Lancia Ypsilon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc, 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Lancia Ypsilon. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 74 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lancia Ypsilon. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Lancia Ypsilon | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Ypsilon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1368 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |