2012 Lancia Thema vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo 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 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (562 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Thema. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 343 kg more than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Because 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lancia Thema. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo 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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Thema. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lancia Thema | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Lancia | Lamborghini |
| Model | Thema | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 562 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5044 mm | 4386 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1184 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
