1993 Lancia Thema vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1993 Lancia Thema and 1993 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1993 Lancia Thema. (205 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1993 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1993 Lancia Thema. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Porsche 911 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 1993 Porsche 911. 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 Porsche 911 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lancia Thema. (298 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Lancia Thema | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Thema | 911 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |