2007 Lancia Thesis vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 2007 Lancia Thesis is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Thesis. (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 245 kg more than 1981 Porsche 928.
Because 1981 Porsche 928 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 1981 Porsche 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Thesis, 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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Thesis. (308 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lancia Thesis | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Thesis | 928 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |