1986 Audi 80 vs. 1986 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1986 Audi 80 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lancia Thema (120 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1986 Audi 80. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lancia Thema weights approximately 214 kg more than 1986 Audi 80. 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 (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 80. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 80 | 1986 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | 80 | Thema |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
