2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine.
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) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Aston Martin V12. (556 Nm). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Aston Martin V12. 2012 Lancia Thema has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin V12 has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin V12 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:
| 2002 Aston Martin V12 | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
| Model | V12 | Thema |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 465 HP |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 630 Nm |
| 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 Length | 4670 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3053 mm |
