2002 Holden Berlina 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 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Berlina 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 261 more horse power than 2002 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 340 kg more than 2002 Holden Berlina. 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 (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Berlina | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | Berlina | Thema |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3053 mm |
