1993 Lancia Thema vs. 1993 Lotus Elan
To start off, both 1993 Lancia Thema and 1993 Lotus Elan 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 Lotus Elan (164 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1993 Lancia Thema. (116 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1993 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lancia Thema weights approximately 390 kg more than 1993 Lotus Elan.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lotus Elan. (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lancia Thema | 1993 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Thema | Elan |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2260 mm |
