1988 Lancia Thema vs. 1988 Saab 9000
To start off, both 1988 Lancia Thema and 1988 Saab 9000 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 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1988 Saab 9000. (136 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1988 Saab 9000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Saab 9000 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1988 Lancia Thema.
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 (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Saab 9000. (172 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Saab 9000.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lancia Thema | 1988 Saab 9000 | |
Make | Lancia | Saab |
Model | Thema | 9000 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |