2001 Lancia Thesis vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 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 24 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 380 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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, 2001 Lancia Thesis (305 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lancia Thesis | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Thesis | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
