1988 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1988 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1988 Chevrolet Blazer 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Thema (163 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 140 kg more than 1988 Lancia Thema.
Because 1988 Chevrolet Blazer 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 Chevrolet Blazer 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 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Thema. (225 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Blazer | 1988 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Blazer | Thema |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
