2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2002 Lancia Thesis
To start off, both 2002 Bentley Arnage 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Arnage (452 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2002 Lancia Thesis. (185 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2002 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 890 kg more than 2002 Lancia Thesis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Lancia Thesis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lancia Thesis. (305 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 2002 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Bentley | Lancia |
| Model | Arnage | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2600 mm |
