2002 Lancia Thesis vs. 2002 BMW X5
To start off, both 2002 Lancia Thesis and 2002 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW X5 (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Lancia Thesis. (185 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW X5 weights approximately 475 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 BMW X5 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 BMW X5 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 BMW X5 (410 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lancia Thesis. (305 Nm). This means 2002 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lancia Thesis | 2002 BMW X5 | |
Make | Lancia | BMW |
Model | Thesis | X5 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |