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
1988 – 1992
|
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 |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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