1989 Dodge Colt vs. 1989 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1989 Dodge Colt 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lancia Thema (118 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1989 Dodge Colt. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1989 Dodge Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lancia Thema weights approximately 20 kg more than 1989 Dodge Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Lancia Thema (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Dodge Colt. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Dodge Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Colt | 1989 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Colt | Thema |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
