1988 Lancia Thema vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Thema (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lancia Thema weights approximately 40 kg more than 1994 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Lancia Thema (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lancia Thema | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Thema | 200 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
