2007 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (392 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Thema. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 804 kg more than 2012 Lancia Thema. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lancia Thema. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Thema. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lancia |
| Model | Range Rover | Thema |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 392 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
