1965 Fiat Grand Break vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Grand Break 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 369 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 710 kg more than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. 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 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Grand Break | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Grand Break | Thema |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
