2002 BMW M3 vs. 2002 Lancia Thesis
To start off, both 2002 BMW M3 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2002 Lancia Thesis. (213 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 155 kg more than 2002 BMW M3.
Because 2002 BMW M3 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 BMW M3. 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 BMW M3 (355 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lancia Thesis. (263 Nm). This means 2002 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW M3 | 2002 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | M3 | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
