1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1988 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1988 Fiat Tipo 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Thema (163 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lancia Thema weights approximately 260 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo. 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, 1988 Lancia Thema (225 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (130 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Fiat Tipo | 1988 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | Tipo | Thema |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |