2011 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Lancia Zeta

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lancia Zeta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lancia Zeta would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lancia Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Lancia Zeta. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Lancia Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 316 kg more than 2011 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, 2002 Lancia Zeta (181 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Honda Civic 2002 Lancia Zeta
Make Honda Lancia
Model Civic Zeta
Year Released 2011 2002
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1800 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 140 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 173 Nm 181 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1284 kg 1600 kg
Vehicle Length 4503 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1753 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1435 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 80 L


 

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