1986 Audi 100 vs. 1986 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1986 Audi 100 and 1986 Lancia Thema were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lancia Thema (165 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1986 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lancia Thema weights approximately 40 kg more than 1986 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Lancia Thema (285 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 100. (122 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Audi 100 | 1986 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Audi | Lancia |
Model | 100 | Thema |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |