1984 Lancia Thema vs. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Thema (119 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 575 kg more than 1984 Lancia Thema.
Because 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lancia Thema. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Thema. (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lancia Thema | 1995 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Thema | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
