1984 Audi 90 vs. 1984 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1984 Audi 90 and 1984 Lancia Thema were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Thema (148 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Thema weights approximately 104 kg more than 1984 Audi 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Lancia Thema (240 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 90. (168 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 90 | 1984 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | 90 | Thema |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
