2008 BMW 750 vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 750 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 3 more horse power than 2008 BMW 750. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 750 weights approximately 93 kg more 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, 2012 Lancia Thema (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 750. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 750 | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 750 | Thema |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 363 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 534 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1962 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |