1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1989 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1989 Chevrolet Camaro 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (238 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1989 Lancia Thema. (163 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1989 Lancia Thema.
Because 1989 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 Chevrolet Camaro (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lancia Thema. (225 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1989 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Camaro | Thema |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 467 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |