2001 Lancia Thesis vs. 1999 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2001 Lancia Thesis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,998 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lancia Thesis (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Lotus Elise. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 987 kg more than 1999 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Lotus Elise 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 1999 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Lancia Thesis (305 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lancia Thesis | 1999 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Thesis | Elise |
Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 89.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |