2007 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Lancia Thema

To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Thema. (119 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 65 kg more than 1984 Lancia Thema. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lancia Thema. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Thema. (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Thema.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Civic 1984 Lancia Thema
Make Honda Lancia
Model Civic Thema
Year Released 2007 1984
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1798 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 119 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 165 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87.3 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1215 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 7.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 65 L


 

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