2009 Acura RL vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura RL 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 169 more horse power than 2009 Acura RL. (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 128 kg more than 2009 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Acura RL 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, 2009 Acura RL 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 (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura RL. (271 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura RL | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Acura | Lancia |
| Model | RL | Thema |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 Weight | 1852 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 72 L |
