2012 Lancia Thema vs. 2011 Lancia Voyager
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Lancia Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Lancia Voyager 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 182 more horse power than 2011 Lancia Voyager. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2011 Lancia Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 130 kg more than 2012 Lancia Thema.
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, 2011 Lancia Voyager, 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lancia Voyager. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lancia Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lancia Thema | 2011 Lancia Voyager | |
| Make | Lancia | Lancia |
| Model | Thema | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 3604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 465 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1478 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
