1992 Citroen ZX vs. 1992 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1992 Citroen ZX and 1992 Lancia Thema were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Citroen ZX (121 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 Lancia Thema. (116 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen ZX should accelerate faster than 1992 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lancia Thema weights approximately 276 kg more than 1992 Citroen ZX.
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, 1992 Lancia Thema (256 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Citroen ZX. (176 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Citroen ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen ZX | 1992 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | ZX | Thema |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
