1989 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2001 Lancia Thesis is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lancia Thesis (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 599 kg more than 1989 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, 2001 Lancia Thesis (314 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 2001 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Thesis |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
