1985 Citroen CX vs. 1985 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1985 Citroen CX and 1985 Lancia Thema were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lancia Thema (212 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1985 Citroen CX. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen CX weights approximately 20 kg more than 1985 Lancia Thema.
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, 1985 Lancia Thema (290 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen CX. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen CX | 1985 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | CX | Thema |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
