2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1992 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lancia Thema (116 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 640 kg more than 1992 Lancia Thema.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lancia Thema. (256 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1992 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Ducato | Thema |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2670 mm |
