1987 Lancia Thema vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1987 Lancia Thema. (118 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 1987 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lancia Thema. (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lancia Thema | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Lancia | Mini |
| Model | Thema | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
