2007 Acura TL vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Acura TL. (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 378 kg more than 2007 Acura TL. 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 (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura TL | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Acura | Lancia |
Model | TL | Thema |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1828 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |