2003 Lancia Thesis vs. 1992 Rover 100
To start off, 2003 Lancia Thesis is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rover 100 would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lancia Thesis (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 810 kg more than 1992 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Lancia Thesis (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lancia Thesis | 1992 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Thesis | 100 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
