2007 Audi A8 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 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A8 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 13 more horse power than 2007 Audi A8. (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A8.
Because 2007 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lancia Thema. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A8. (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A8 | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | A8 | Thema |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
