1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Challenger 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 265 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Challenger. (200 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 468 kg more than 1969 Dodge Challenger. 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Challenger. (422 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Challenger | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Challenger | Thema |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 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 | 1512 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
