2004 Maserati Spyder vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Maserati Spyder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Maserati Spyder would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Thema. (363 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 232 kg more than 2004 Maserati Spyder.
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) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Maserati Spyder. (447 Nm). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Maserati Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maserati Spyder | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Maserati | Lancia |
| Model | Spyder | Thema |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4254 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 72 L |
