2007 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 2,450 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lancia Thesis (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Lancia Thesis (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Lancia Thesis has manual transmission. 2004 Lancia Thesis 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 | 2004 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2450 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 75 L |
