1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1993 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1993 Buick Roadmaster and 1993 Lancia Thema were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lancia Thema (205 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 510 kg more than 1993 Lancia Thema.
Because 1993 Buick Roadmaster 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 1993 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lancia Thema. (298 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lancia Thema. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1993 Lancia Thema has manual transmission. 1993 Lancia Thema will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1993 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Roadmaster | Thema |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
