1992 Lancia Thema vs. 1992 Opel Frontera
To start off, both 1992 Lancia Thema and 1992 Opel Frontera 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 Lancia Thema (116 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1992 Opel Frontera. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1992 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Frontera weights approximately 264 kg more than 1992 Lancia Thema.
Because 1992 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Lancia Thema. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Opel Frontera. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Lancia Thema | 1992 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Thema | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1644 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
