2012 Citroen C3 vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C3 and 2012 Lancia Thema were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 390 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 975 kg more than 2012 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Lancia Thema is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Lancia Thema. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 515 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3. 2012 Lancia Thema has automatic transmission and 2012 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2012 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Lancia Thema will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Citroen C3 | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | C3 | Thema |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 465 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1478 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |