1988 Audi V8 vs. 1988 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1988 Audi V8 and 1988 Lancia Thema were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Audi V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Audi V8 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1988 Lancia Thema. (118 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Audi V8 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1988 Lancia Thema. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Audi V8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Lancia Thema. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Audi V8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Audi V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Thema. (166 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1988 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Audi V8 | 1988 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | V8 | Thema |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
