1984 Lancia Thema vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Rover 75 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Thema (148 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1984 Lancia Thema.
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 (240 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75. 2005 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1984 Lancia Thema has manual transmission. 1984 Lancia Thema will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lancia Thema | 2005 Rover 75 | |
Make | Lancia | Rover |
Model | Thema | 75 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2849 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |