1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Thema. (363 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 448 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. 2012 Lancia Thema has automatic transmission and 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette 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:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Corvette | Thema |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
