2009 BMW 130 vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 130 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 204 more horse power than 2009 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 565 kg more than 2009 BMW 130. 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 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 130 | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 130 | Thema |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |
