1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1988 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1988 Lancia Thema is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1988 Lancia Thema. (118 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1988 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lancia Thema weights approximately 5 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Thema. (166 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1988 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | GTV | Thema |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
