1992 BMW 740 vs. 1992 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1992 BMW 740 and 1992 Lancia Thema were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1992 Lancia Thema. (116 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1992 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1992 Lancia Thema. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 BMW 740 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 1992 BMW 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Lancia Thema, 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lancia Thema. (256 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lancia Thema. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1992 Lancia Thema has manual transmission. 1992 Lancia Thema will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 1992 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 740 | Thema |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
