1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1993 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1993 Lancia Thema is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1993 Lancia Thema. (153 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1993 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lancia Thema weights approximately 30 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lancia Thema. (178 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1993 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Spider | Thema |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
