1993 Lancia Thema vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lancia Thema would be higher. Both 1993 Lancia Thema and 2011 Subaru Legacy are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lancia Thema (205 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 228 kg more than 1993 Lancia Thema.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Lancia Thema. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lancia Thema. (298 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lancia Thema | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Thema | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
