2002 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 420 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lancia Thema. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord 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, 2012 Lancia Thema (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Thema |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
