1988 Lancia Thema vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 25 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 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 466 more horse power than 1988 Lancia Thema. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1988 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1100 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 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Lancia Thema. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Thema. (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Thema. 2013 Bentley Continental 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. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lancia Thema | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Lancia | Bentley |
| Model | Thema | Continental |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 616 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2746 mm |
