1993 Lancia Thema vs. 1982 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1993 Lancia Thema is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Sunny 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 42 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lancia Thema weights approximately 595 kg more than 1982 Nissan Sunny. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lancia Thema | 1982 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Thema | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
