1986 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1986 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1986 Daihatsu Charade 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 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lancia Thema (100 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1986 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1986 Daihatsu Charade.
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 (217 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1986 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Daihatsu Charade | 1986 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
| Model | Charade | Thema |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2670 mm |
