2008 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lancia Thema weights approximately 130 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 1993 Lancia Thema (255 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1993 Lancia Thema has manual transmission. 1993 Lancia Thema will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1993 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Thema |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2499 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |