2006 Honda Accord vs. 1985 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1985 Lancia Thema. (118 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1985 Lancia Thema.
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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Thema. (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1985 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Thema |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
