2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 132 kg more than 2012 Lancia Thema.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Lancia Thema (534 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Silverado | Thema |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
