2000 AC Aceca vs. 1993 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 7 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. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1993 Lancia Thema. (116 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1993 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 100 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 2000 AC Aceca 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 2000 AC Aceca. 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, 2000 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lancia Thema. (255 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1993 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | AC | Lancia |
| Model | Aceca | Thema |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2670 mm |
