1988 Lancia Thema vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Thema (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Civic weights approximately 44 kg more than 1988 Lancia Thema.
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, 1988 Lancia Thema (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lancia Thema | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Lancia | Honda |
Model | Thema | Civic |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1294 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |