2012 Lancia Musa vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, both 2012 Lancia Musa and 2012 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Musa. (76 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2012 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Musa. (115 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Musa. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2012 Lancia Musa has manual transmission. 2012 Lancia Musa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Lancia Musa 2012 Honda Civic
Make Lancia Honda
Model Musa Civic
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Minivan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1368 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 76 HP 138 HP
Torque 115 Nm 174 Nm
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 87.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1785 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1460 mm


 

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