1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Arnage 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 70 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 540 kg more than 2012 Lancia Thema.
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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Thema. (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Bentley | Lancia |
| Model | Arnage | Thema |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
