1952 Buick 40 vs. 1984 Lancia Thema

To start off, 1984 Lancia Thema is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Buick 40 (118 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Thema. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1984 Lancia Thema. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1952 Buick 40 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 1952 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Thema, 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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Thema. (221 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Thema.

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