1992 Lancia Thema vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1992 Lancia Thema. (116 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1992 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lancia Thema weights approximately 306 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2010 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Lancia Thema, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Lancia Thema | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Thema | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3240 mm |
