1993 Lancia Thema vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1993 Lancia Thema is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cherry 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 72 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lancia Thema weights approximately 640 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Lancia Thema (255 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lancia Thema | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Thema | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |
