2001 Audi A6 vs. 2001 Lancia Thesis
To start off, both 2001 Audi A6 and 2001 Lancia Thesis were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A6 (216 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 230 kg more than 2001 Audi A6.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Lancia Thesis (305 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A6. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A6. 2001 Lancia Thesis has automatic transmission and 2001 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2001 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lancia Thesis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 2001 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | A6 | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 20.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
