2006 Lancia Thesis vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Lancia Thesis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Thesis (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 673 kg more than 2004 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, 2006 Lancia Thesis (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lancia Thesis | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Lancia | Honda |
Model | Thesis | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |