Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24VvsLancia Thema (834) 8.32

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo 164 (164)

3.0 i V6 24V

230 hp2959 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1991-1995
VS

Lancia Thema (834)

8.32

215 hp2927 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1987-1989

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    284 Nm
    209 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    745 km
    463 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Lancia Thema (834) 8.32

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24VLanciaThema (834)8.32
Power
230hp172kW
215hp160kW
Torque
284Nm209lb-ft
284Nm209lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
65.1s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
26.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
2,927cc179cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
4,590mm181in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,750mm69in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,480mm58in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
505L
440L
Max trunk volume-
1,000L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24VLancia Thema (834) 8.32PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Lancia Thema (834) 8.32: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
LanciaThema (834)8.326,750 rpm4,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24VLanciaThema (834)8.32
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
26.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
230 hp
172 kW
LanciaThema (834)8.32
215 hp
160 kW

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V has 15 hp more than Lancia Thema (834) 8.32.

The biggest power difference is between Lancia Thema (834) 8.32 and Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
LanciaThema (834)8.32
284 Nm
209 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
LanciaThema (834)8.32
1,400 kg
3,086 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
245 km/h
152 mph
LanciaThema (834)8.32
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V7.7 s
LanciaThema (834)8.327.2 s

Although Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V has more power, Lancia Thema (834) 8.32 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lancia Thema (834) 8.32 and Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
LanciaThema (834)8.32
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V and Lancia Thema (834) 8.32: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
LanciaThema (834)8.32
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
745 km
463 mi
LanciaThema (834)8.32
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
230 hp
172 kW
7.7 s
245 km/h
152 mph
LanciaThema (834)8.32
215 hp
160 kW
7.2 s
234 km/h
145 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
LanciaThema (834)8.32
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,590 mm
180.7 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
LanciaThema (834)8.32
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.7 s
LanciaThema (834)8.32
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
LanciaThema (834)8.32
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24VLanciaThema (834)8.32
Power
230 hp
172 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,590 mm
180.7 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
745 km
463 mi
667 km
414 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24VLancia Thema (834) 8.32
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 78 km (48 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Lancia Thema (834) 8.32

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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