2001 Lancia Thesis vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 6 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 480 kg more than 2001 Lancia Thesis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lancia Thesis. (305 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lancia Thesis. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lancia Thesis | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Thesis | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
