1989 Alpine V6 vs. 1989 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1989 Alpine V6 and 1989 Lancia Thema were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1989 Lancia Thema. (163 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1989 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lancia Thema weights approximately 130 kg more than 1989 Alpine V6.
Because 1989 Alpine V6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Alpine V6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Lancia Thema, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lancia Thema. (225 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpine V6 | 1989 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Alpine | Lancia |
Model | V6 | Thema |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |