2012 Lancia Thema vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Thema. (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 282 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Thema. (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Thema. 2012 Lancia Thema has automatic transmission and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage has manual transmission. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lancia Thema | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Lancia | Aston Martin |
| Model | Thema | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5044 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1241 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
