1989 Honda Accord vs. 1985 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1985 Lancia Thema. (118 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1985 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lancia Thema weights approximately 60 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord.
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, 1989 Honda Accord (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Thema. (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 1985 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Accord | Thema |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |