1967 Citroen Dyane 6 vs. 1994 Lancia Thema

To start off, 1994 Lancia Thema is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen Dyane 6 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lancia Thema (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (32 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Thema weights approximately 762 kg more than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1994 Lancia Thema (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Citroen Dyane 6 1994 Lancia Thema
Make Citroen Lancia
Model Dyane 6 Thema
Year Released 1967 1994
Body Type Hatchback Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 602 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 32 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 41 Nm 178 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 70 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.3:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 600 kg 1362 kg
Vehicle Length 3880 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2670 mm