2002 Lancia Thesis vs. 2008 Opel Corsa

To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 1,999 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 625 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.

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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm). This means 2002 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2002 Lancia Thesis has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa 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 2008 Opel Corsa
Make Lancia Opel
Model Thesis Corsa
Year Released 2002 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1999 cc 1598 cc
Horse Power 185 HP 0 HP
Torque 305 Nm 139 Nm
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75.7 mm 81.5 mm
Top Speed 233 km/hour 178 km/hour
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 1070 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2500 mm


 

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