2009 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 2,446 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Thesis. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 225 kg more than 2009 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, 2007 Lancia Thesis (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2007 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1686 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 | 9.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
