1986 Lancia Thema vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 26 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), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP) has 275 more horse power than 1986 Lancia Thema. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1986 Lancia Thema.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lancia Thema. (217 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lancia Thema. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lancia Thema | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Thema | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2891 mm |
