2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 835 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.
Because 2012 Lancia Thema is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Lancia Thema. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Lancia Thema (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2012 Lancia Thema has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Lancia Thema will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Thema |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 6400 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
