2002 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2007 Lancia Thesis is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lancia Thesis (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic.
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 (447 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2007 Lancia Thesis has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lancia Thesis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2007 Lancia Thesis | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Thesis |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |