2001 Lancia Thesis vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lancia Thesis (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 373 kg more than 2001 Lancia Thesis.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lancia Thesis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 314 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2005 Kia Sorento 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. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lancia Thesis | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Lancia | Kia |
Model | Thesis | Sorento |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2088 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |