2000 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2007 Lancia Thesis is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Thesis. (182 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 235 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX.
Because 2000 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Thesis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (308 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 2007 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | NSX | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
