1992 Lancia Thema vs. 1970 Mazda 616
To start off, 1992 Lancia Thema is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lancia Thema (116 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lancia Thema weights approximately 470 kg more than 1970 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Lancia Thema (256 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Lancia Thema | 1970 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Thema | 616 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2480 mm |
