1984 Lancia Thema vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 14 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 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Thema. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Thema weights approximately 95 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lancia Thema | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Thema | Carina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
