2006 BMW M6 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 M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW M6 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (507 HP) has 144 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Thema. (363 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Thema.
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, 2006 BMW M6 (705 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Thema. (534 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | M6 | Thema |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 363 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1491 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
