1984 Lancia Thema vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 23 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 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Thema. (119 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 810 kg more than 1984 Lancia Thema. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lancia Thema. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Thema. (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lancia Thema | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Thema | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 2025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
