2012 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lancia Musa would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Lancia Musa. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Lancia Musa.
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, 2004 Lancia Musa (129 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Civic | 2004 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Musa |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1785 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
