1999 Honda HR-V vs. 2001 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2001 Lancia Thesis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda HR-V 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 44 more horse power than 1999 Honda HR-V. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 535 kg more than 1999 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lancia Thesis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda HR-V 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, 2001 Lancia Thesis (314 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda HR-V | 2001 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | HR-V | Thesis |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
