1995 BMW Dinan vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1995 BMW Dinan. (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW Dinan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 237 kg more than 1995 BMW Dinan. 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 (534 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Dinan. (403 Nm). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Dinan. 2012 Lancia Thema has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan 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:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | Dinan | Thema |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3053 mm |
