1993 Chrysler Neon vs. 1993 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1993 Chrysler Neon 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chrysler Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1993 Lancia Thema. (116 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chrysler Neon should accelerate faster than 1993 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lancia Thema weights approximately 301 kg more than 1993 Chrysler Neon.
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, 1993 Lancia Thema (255 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chrysler Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1993 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chrysler Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chrysler Neon | 1993 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lancia |
| Model | Neon | Thema |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
