2001 Lancia Thesis vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2001 Lancia Thesis and 2001 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lancia Thesis (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 845 kg more than 2001 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa. 2001 Lancia Thesis has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Corsa 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 Lancia Thesis | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Thesis | Corsa |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 78.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2500 mm |