2012 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 2012 Honda Insight and 2012 Lancia Thema were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 367 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 734 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. 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, 2012 Honda Insight, 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 463 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Insight | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Insight | Thema |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |
