2001 Lancia Thesis vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 7 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Camry (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Camry weights approximately 886 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.
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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lancia Thesis | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Thesis | Camry |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |