1959 Lancia Appia 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 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia 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) has 316 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 1062 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. 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 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 2012 Lancia Thema has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia 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 Lancia Appia | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Lancia | Lancia |
| Model | Appia | Thema |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 363 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3053 mm |
