1986 Lancia Thema vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1986 Lancia Thema. (120 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1986 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1363 kg more than 1986 Lancia Thema. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Lancia Thema. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lancia Thema. (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lancia Thema. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1986 Lancia Thema has manual transmission. 1986 Lancia Thema will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Lancia Thema | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
Model | Thema | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2513 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1783 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2743 mm |