1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2009 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2009 Lancia Thesis is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Lancia Thesis. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2009 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 45 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice.
Because 1995 Chevrolet Caprice 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 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lancia Thesis. (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 2009 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Caprice | Thesis |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
