1992 Lancia Thema vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 Lancia Thema. (116 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 1992 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lancia Thema weights approximately 40 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
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, 1992 Lancia Thema (256 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Lancia Thema | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Lancia | Mini |
| Model | Thema | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4107 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2596 mm |
