Car comparison

Lancia Thema (834) 8.32vsBMW 7 Series (E23) 735i

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

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Lancia Thema (834)

8.32

215 hp2927 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1987-1989
VS

BMW 7 Series (E23)

735i

217 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1982-1983

Comparison overview

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Lancia Thema (834) 8.32

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i

  • Most powerful
    217 hp
    162 kW
  • Highest torque
    305 Nm
    225 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.8 L/100 km
    14.0 mpg US
    16.8 mpg UK
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLanciaThema (834)8.32BMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
215hp160kW
217hp162kW
Torque
284Nm209lb-ft
305Nm225lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
65.1s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
26.3s
Calculated
37.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,927cc179cu in
3,430cc209cu in
Length
4,590mm181in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,750mm69in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,480mm58in
1,502mm59in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,524mm60in
Ground clearance-
132mm5in
Trunk volume
440L
-
Max trunk volume
1,000L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lancia Thema (834) 8.32BMW 7 Series (E23) 735iPowerTorque
  • Lancia Thema (834) 8.32: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LanciaThema (834)8.326,750 rpm4,500 rpm7,000 rpm
BMW7 Series (E23)735i5,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLanciaThema (834)8.32BMW7 Series (E23)735i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.3 s
37.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (834)8.32
215 hp
160 kW
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
217 hp
162 kW

BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i has 2 hp more than Lancia Thema (834) 8.32.

The biggest power difference is between Lancia Thema (834) 8.32 and BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (834)8.32
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
305 Nm
225 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (834)8.32
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
1,530 kg
3,373 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (834)8.32
234 km/h
145 mph
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (834)8.327.2 s
BMW7 Series (E23)735i8.0 s

Although BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i 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 BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (834)8.32
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LanciaThema (834)8.32
215 hp
160 kW
7.2 s
234 km/h
145 mph
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
217 hp
162 kW
8.0 s
212 km/h
132 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
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
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLanciaThema (834)8.32BMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
215 hp
160 kW
217 hp
162 kW
Torque
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
-
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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
VehicleLancia Thema (834) 8.32
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lancia Thema (834) 8.32

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 21 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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