1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2012 Lancia Thema

To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 612 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. 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 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. 2012 Lancia Thema has automatic transmission and 1959 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Lancia Thema will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Aston Martin DB4 2012 Lancia Thema
Make Aston Martin Lancia
Model DB4 Thema
Year Released 1959 2012
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3670 cc 5700 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 256 HP 363 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 534 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 1962 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 5044 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1905 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1491 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 3053 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 86 L 72 L


 

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