1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Thema. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 176 kg more than 2012 Lancia Thema. 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, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Thema. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin Virage | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
| Model | Virage | Thema |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1491 mm |
