1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2006 Lancia Thesis is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Thesis. (182 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 295 kg more than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Thesis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Thesis. (308 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Corvette | Thesis |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4636 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2810 mm |
