1984 Lancia Thema vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1984 Lancia Thema is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. 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 14 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 95 kg more than 1984 Lancia Thema.
Because 1981 Toyota Soarer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Toyota Soarer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Thema, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Lancia Thema (240 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (211 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lancia Thema | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Thema | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2849 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
