1984 Lancia Thema vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 26 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Thema. (163 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 315 kg more than 1984 Lancia Thema. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lancia Thema. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Thema. (290 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lancia Thema | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Thema | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
