2001 Lancia Thesis vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2001 Lancia Thesis and 2001 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 74 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 625 kg more than 2001 Skoda Fabia. 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lancia Thesis | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Lancia | Skoda |
Model | Thesis | Fabia |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |