2008 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lancia Thesis (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 435 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Lancia Thesis (314 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2001 Lancia Thesis | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Civic | Thesis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1715 kg |
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 Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |