1999 Honda Insight vs. 2007 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2007 Lancia Thesis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Insight would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lancia Thesis (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1999 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 875 kg more than 1999 Honda Insight. 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 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Insight | 2007 Lancia Thesis | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Insight | Thesis |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |