2002 Honda Insight vs. 2002 Lancia Thesis
To start off, both 2002 Honda Insight and 2002 Lancia Thesis were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lancia Thesis (185 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2002 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 855 kg more than 2002 Honda Insight. 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, 2002 Lancia Thesis (305 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2002 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Insight. 2002 Lancia Thesis has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Insight will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Lancia Thesis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Insight | 2002 Lancia Thesis | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Insight | Thesis |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 305 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |