1996 Honda CRX vs. 1989 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1996 Honda CRX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1989 Lancia Thema. (118 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1989 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lancia Thema weights approximately 165 kg more than 1996 Honda CRX.
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 Lancia Thema (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda CRX | 1989 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | CRX | Thema |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2710 mm |
