Lancia Thema (1988 – 1992) vs Opel Senator (1987 – 1993): specs compared
Both offer around 205 hp at most. The Lancia Thema is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.8 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.0 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,145 kg against 1,405 kg. At 4,841 mm, the Opel Senator is 251 mm longer than the Lancia Thema.
| Specification |
Lancia
Thema
1988 – 1992
|
Opel
Senator
1987 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1992 | 1987 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 205 hp | 140 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 162 – 270 Nm | 205 – 270 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 11.4 s | 7.8 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 235 km/h | 210 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 – 11.7 L/100 km | 9.8 – 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,841 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,758 – 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,731 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,145 – 1,400 kg | 1,405 – 1,720 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

