1984 Lancia Thema vs. 1984 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1984 Lancia Thema and 1984 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Beta (118 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Thema. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Thema weights approximately 200 kg more than 1984 Lancia Beta.
Because 1984 Lancia Beta 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 1984 Lancia Beta. 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 (221 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lancia Thema | 1984 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Lancia | Lancia |
| Model | Thema | Beta |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |
