1994 Lancia Thema vs. 1994 Toyota Lexcen

To start off, both 1994 Lancia Thema and 1994 Toyota Lexcen were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Lexcen (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1994 Lancia Thema. (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1994 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Thema weights approximately 2 kg more than 1994 Toyota Lexcen.

Because 1994 Toyota Lexcen 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 1994 Toyota Lexcen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Thema. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Thema. 1994 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 1994 Lancia Thema has manual transmission. 1994 Lancia Thema will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Lancia Thema 1994 Toyota Lexcen
Make Lancia Toyota
Model Thema Lexcen
Year Released 1994 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 153 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 178 Nm 295 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1362 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2740 mm