1958 Morris Isis vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Isis would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1958 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 647 kg more than 1958 Morris Isis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Lancia Thema (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Isis. 2012 Lancia Thema has automatic transmission and 1958 Morris Isis has manual transmission. 1958 Morris Isis 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:
| 1958 Morris Isis | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Morris | Lancia |
| Model | Isis | Thema |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3053 mm |
