1989 Honda Legend vs. 1993 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1993 Lancia Thema is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,674 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1993 Lancia Thema. (116 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1993 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lancia Thema weights approximately 15 kg more than 1989 Honda Legend.
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, 1993 Lancia Thema (255 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Legend | 1993 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Legend | Thema |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2674 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
