1985 Buick Estate vs. 1988 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1988 Lancia Thema is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Thema (185 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 600 kg more than 1988 Lancia Thema.
Because 1985 Buick Estate 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 1985 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Thema. (320 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Thema. 1985 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1988 Lancia Thema has manual transmission. 1988 Lancia Thema will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 1988 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Estate | Thema |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
