2001 Lancia Thesis vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2006 Subaru Impreza is newer by 5 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Impreza (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 112 kg more than 2006 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2006 Subaru Impreza 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, 2006 Subaru Impreza 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lancia Thesis | 2006 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Thesis | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 20.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
