1979 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2004 Lancia Thesis is newer by 25 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 2,450 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lancia Thesis (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 750 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, 2004 Lancia Thesis (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2004 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2004 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Thesis |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2450 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
