1988 Lancia Thema vs. 2001 Nissan Fusion

To start off, 2001 Nissan Fusion is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Thema (163 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Fusion. (134 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Fusion weights approximately 525 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, 2001 Nissan Fusion (372 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Thema. (225 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Thema. 2001 Nissan Fusion has automatic transmission and 1988 Lancia Thema has manual transmission. 1988 Lancia Thema will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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