2005 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lancia Thesis (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 584 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, 2003 Lancia Thesis (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2003 Lancia Thesis | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Thesis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1680 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |