2006 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1988 Lancia Thema. (118 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1988 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 775 kg more than 1988 Lancia Thema. 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Thema. (166 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Thema. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1988 Lancia Thema has manual transmission. 1988 Lancia Thema will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1988 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Thema |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |