1984 Lancia Thema vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Thema. (119 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 391 kg more than 1984 Lancia Thema. 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, 2005 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Thema. (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Thema. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1984 Lancia Thema has manual transmission. 1984 Lancia Thema will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lancia Thema | 2005 Honda Accord | |
Make | Lancia | Honda |
Model | Thema | Accord |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |