Car comparison

Lancia Thema (834) 8.32vsBMW 7 Series (E23) · Facelift 1983 745i

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) · Facelift 1983

745i

252 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1983-1986

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i

  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.6 L/100 km
    14.2 mpg US
    17.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    847 km
    527 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLanciaThema (834)8.32BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i
Power
215hp160kW
252hp188kW
Torque
284Nm209lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
65.1s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
75.3s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
26.3s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
847km527mi
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
480L
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) Facelift 1983 745iPowerTorque
  • Lancia Thema (834) 8.32: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i: 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)Facelift 1983745i4,900 rpm2,200 rpm5,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLanciaThema (834)8.32BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.3 s
32.5 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
151 km/h
94 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)Facelift 1983745i
252 hp
188 kW

BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i has 37 hp more than Lancia Thema (834) 8.32.

The biggest power difference is between Lancia Thema (834) 8.32 and BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i: 37 hp (28 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)Facelift 1983745i
380 Nm
280 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)Facelift 1983745i
1,590 kg
3,505 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)Facelift 1983745i
227 km/h
141 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)Facelift 1983745i7.9 s

Although BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i 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) Facelift 1983 745i: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (834)8.32
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lancia Thema (834) 8.32 and BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i: 1.3 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
LanciaThema (834)8.32
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (834)8.32
667 km
414 mi
BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i
847 km
527 mi

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)Facelift 1983745i
252 hp
188 kW
7.9 s
227 km/h
141 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)Facelift 1983745i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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
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
BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Lancia Thema (834) 8.32 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
LanciaThema (834)8.32
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.2 s
BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
7.9 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
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
BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLanciaThema (834)8.32BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i
Power
215 hp
160 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
847 km
527 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLancia Thema (834) 8.32BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lancia Thema (834) 8.32

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 96 Nm more
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 181 km (112 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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