2008 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 4 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (268 HP) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Lancia Thesis. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 400 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
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, 2008 Honda Accord (337 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lancia Thesis. (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lancia Thesis. 2008 Honda Accord 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. 2008 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2004 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2450 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
