1999 Honda Life vs. 1986 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lancia Thema (120 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lancia Thema weights approximately 360 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Lancia Thema. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1986 Lancia Thema (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 1986 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Life | Thema |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
