1988 Lancia Thema vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1988 Lancia Thema is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Thema (150 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1988 Lancia Thema.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Lancia Thema. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 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, 1988 Lancia Thema (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lancia Thema | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Thema | 109 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
