1955 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1955 Chrysler 300. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1955 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 50 kg more than 1955 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Lancia Thema (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Chrysler 300. (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Chrysler | Lancia |
Model | 300 | Thema |
Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5425 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 465 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 477 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1478 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3053 mm |