2007 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lancia Thema (118 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 203 kg more than 1986 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, 2007 Honda Civic (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 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 1986 Lancia Thema. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1986 Lancia Thema has manual transmission. 1986 Lancia Thema will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1986 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Thema |
Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |