2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1993 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1993 Lancia Thema. (116 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1993 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 606 kg more than 1993 Lancia Thema. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Lancia Thema. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lancia Thema. (255 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lancia Thema. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1993 Lancia Thema has manual transmission. 1993 Lancia Thema will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1993 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Pilot | Thema |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
