2006 BMW 118 vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 118 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 144 kg more than 2006 BMW 118. 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 (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 118 | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 118 | Thema |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
