Lancia Thema (1988 – 1992) vs Alfa Romeo 164 (1988 – 1998): specs compared

The Alfa Romeo 164 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 205 hp. The Lancia Thema is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.5 s. The Alfa Romeo 164 has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 235 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 7.0 L/100 km. The Lancia Thema is the lighter car, from 1,145 kg against 1,200 kg. At 4,666 mm, the Alfa Romeo 164 is 76 mm longer than the Lancia Thema.

Specification Lancia Thema Lancia Thema 1988 – 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 Alfa Romeo 164 1988 – 1998
Overview
Origin Italy Italy
Documented years 1988 – 1992 1988 – 1998
Body style — —
Variants 6 12
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Diesel, Petrol
Drive FWD FWD · AWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 116 – 205 hp 117 – 230 hp
Torque 162 – 270 Nm 186 – 294 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.8 – 11.4 s 7.5 – 10.8 s
Top speed 195 – 235 km/h 200 – 240 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 7.0 – 11.7 L/100 km 6.8 – 11.6 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,590 mm 4,554 – 4,666 mm
Width 1,750 mm 1,753 – 1,760 mm
Height 1,430 mm 1,389 – 1,400 mm
Wheelbase 2,659 mm 2,659 mm
Curb weight 1,145 – 1,400 kg 1,200 – 1,680 kg

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