1959 Austin A 40 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 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 1068 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40. 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 (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 40 | Thema |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 72 L |
