2001 Lancia Thesis vs. 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, both 2001 Lancia Thesis and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 55 kg more than 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora.
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 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lancia Thesis. (305 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lancia Thesis. 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora has automatic transmission and 2001 Lancia Thesis has manual transmission. 2001 Lancia Thesis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lancia Thesis | 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
| Make | Lancia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Thesis | Aurora |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
