2005 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lancia Thema (118 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lancia Thema weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 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, 1989 Lancia Thema (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1989 Lancia Thema has manual transmission. 1989 Lancia Thema will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1989 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Thema |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1215 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |