1992 Lancia Thema vs. 1992 Renault 4
To start off, both 1992 Lancia Thema and 1992 Renault 4 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 82 more horse power than 1992 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lancia Thema weights approximately 685 kg more than 1992 Renault 4. 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, 1992 Lancia Thema (256 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Lancia Thema | 1992 Renault 4 | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Thema | 4 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 62 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |