1990 Honda Concerto vs. 2007 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2007 Lancia Thesis is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 2,446 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lancia Thesis (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 646 kg more than 1990 Honda Concerto. 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, 2007 Lancia Thesis (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Concerto | 2007 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Concerto | Thesis |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2810 mm |
