1996 BMW 840 vs. 2009 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2009 Lancia Thesis is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Lancia Thesis. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 155 kg more than 1996 BMW 840.
Because 1996 BMW 840 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 1996 BMW 840. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lancia Thesis, 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, 1996 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lancia Thesis. (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 2009 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 840 | Thesis |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
