1971 Renault 10 vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 10 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 1172 kg more than 1971 Renault 10. 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 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 10 | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Renault | Lancia |
| Model | 10 | Thema |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 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 | 790 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
