2002 Acura CL vs. 2002 Lancia Thesis
To start off, both 2002 Acura CL and 2002 Lancia Thesis were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Lancia Thesis. (185 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2002 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 115 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
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, 2002 Lancia Thesis (305 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (294 Nm). This means 2002 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura CL | 2002 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Acura | Lancia |
| Model | CL | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2600 mm |
