2002 Infiniti QX4 vs. 2002 Lancia Thesis
To start off, both 2002 Infiniti QX4 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Infiniti QX4 (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2002 Lancia Thesis. (185 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 265 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 Infiniti QX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Lancia Thesis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti QX4 will offer significantly more control. 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 Infiniti QX4 (359 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lancia Thesis. (305 Nm). This means 2002 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Infiniti QX4 | 2002 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Infiniti | Lancia |
| Model | QX4 | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
