2007 Honda CR-V vs. 1994 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lancia Thema (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 330 kg more than 1994 Lancia Thema.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Lancia Thema. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V 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 CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Thema. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 1994 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | CR-V | Thema |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
