1984 Audi 90 vs. 1988 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1988 Lancia Thema is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Audi 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Audi 90 would be higher. At 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Audi 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Thema (185 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1984 Audi 90. (139 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lancia Thema weights approximately 25 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, 1988 Lancia Thema (320 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 90. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | 90 | Thema |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
