2005 Fiat Albea vs. 1984 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2005 Fiat Albea is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Thema (119 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Albea. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Thema weights approximately 200 kg more than 2005 Fiat Albea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Lancia Thema (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Albea. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Albea | 1984 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | Albea | Thema |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |