2001 Lancia Thesis vs. 1992 Opel Calibra
To start off, 2001 Lancia Thesis is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lancia Thesis (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1992 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 1992 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 525 kg more than 1992 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Lancia Thesis (314 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lancia Thesis | 1992 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Thesis | Calibra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
