BMW M535i v Lancia Thema 8.32

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Executive saloons with pedigree and character, not sometinhg common these days. Which one do you prefer?

BMW M535i

-3430cc normally aspirated straight six, 218bhp
-Front engined, rear wheel drive, 5-speed manual
-6"9 seconds (0-60mph), top speed 142mph
-1390kg

Lancia Thema 8.32

-2927cc normally aspirated V8, 215bhp
-Front engined, front wheel drive, 5-speed manual
-6"8 seconds (0-60mph), tops speed 149mph
-1400kg