1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1986 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1986 Citroen Visa 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 (118 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lancia Thema weights approximately 325 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1986 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Visa | Thema |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
