1998 Honda Life vs. 2006 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2006 Lancia Thesis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Thesis (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Lancia Thesis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Lancia Thesis (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 2006 Lancia Thesis has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lancia Thesis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 2006 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Life | Thesis |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2810 mm |
