2004 Lancia Thesis vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Lancia Thesis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,450 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lancia Thesis (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 890 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Lancia Thesis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life 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, 2004 Lancia Thesis (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life. 2003 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2004 Lancia Thesis has manual transmission. 2004 Lancia Thesis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lancia Thesis | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | Lancia | Honda |
| Model | Thesis | Life |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2450 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2370 mm |
