1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1976 BMW 3.3. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 3.3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 334 kg more than 1976 BMW 3.3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Lancia Thema (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 3.3. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 3.3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 3.3 | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 3.3 | Thema |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 72 L |
