2001 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2009 Lancia Thesis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lancia Thesis (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 815 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. 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, 2009 Lancia Thesis (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2009 Lancia Thesis has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lancia Thesis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2009 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
