Lancia Thema (1988 – 1992) vs Peugeot 605 (1989 – 1994): specs compared
The Lancia Thema is the more powerful of the two, with up to 205 hp against 200 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 8.6 s. The Peugeot 605 uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 7.0 L/100 km. The Lancia Thema is the lighter car, from 1,145 kg against 1,292 kg. At 4,722 mm, the Peugeot 605 is 132 mm longer than the Lancia Thema.
| Specification |
Lancia
Thema
1988 – 1992
|
Peugeot
605
1989 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | France |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1992 | 1989 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 205 hp | 83 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 162 – 270 Nm | 145 – 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 11.4 s | 8.6 – 17.6 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 235 km/h | 176 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 – 11.7 L/100 km | 6.4 – 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,722 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,412 – 1,422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,145 – 1,400 kg | 1,292 – 1,469 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.