2002 Lancia Thesis vs. 2012 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2012 GMC Terrain is newer by 10 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lancia Thesis (213 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Terrain weights approximately 4 kg more than 2002 Lancia Thesis.
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 (263 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lancia Thesis | 2012 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Lancia | GMC |
| Model | Thesis | Terrain |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1754 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1684 mm |
