1974 Honda Life vs. 1986 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1986 Lancia Thema is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lancia Thema (165 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lancia Thema weights approximately 660 kg more than 1974 Honda Life. 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, 1986 Lancia Thema (285 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1986 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 1986 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Life | Thema |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2670 mm |
