1987 Lancia Thema vs. 1995 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1995 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lancia Thema (164 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lancia Thema weights approximately 175 kg more than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Lancia Thema (225 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lancia Thema | 1995 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Thema | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
