1979 Honda Accord vs. 1993 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1993 Lancia Thema is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lancia Thema (116 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lancia Thema weights approximately 510 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. 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, 1993 Lancia Thema (255 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1993 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Thema |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |
