1993 Lancia Thema vs. 1948 Morris Minor

To start off, 1993 Lancia Thema is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lancia Thema (116 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1948 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lancia Thema weights approximately 620 kg more than 1948 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1948 Morris Minor 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 1948 Morris Minor. 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 Lancia Thema (255 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.

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