2007 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2003 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2007 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 234 kg more than 2007 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2007 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Lancia Thesis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Ridgeline 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 Ridgeline (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Ridgeline | 2003 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Ridgeline | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 22.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |
