2002 Lancia Thesis vs. 2002 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 2002 Lancia Thesis and 2002 Seat Toledo were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lancia Thesis (185 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Seat Toledo. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 368 kg more than 2002 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Toledo. (235 Nm). This means 2002 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Toledo. 2002 Lancia Thesis has automatic transmission and 2002 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 2002 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Lancia Thesis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lancia Thesis | 2002 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Thesis | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1327 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
