2002 Lancia Thesis vs. 2002 Skoda Superb
To start off, both 2002 Lancia Thesis and 2002 Skoda Superb 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 84 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Superb. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Superb. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 235 kg more than 2002 Skoda Superb. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Superb. (240 Nm). This means 2002 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Superb.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lancia Thesis | 2002 Skoda Superb | |
| Make | Lancia | Skoda |
| Model | Thesis | Superb |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
