1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GT 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 378 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 996 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. 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 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | GT | Thema |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |
