2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2001 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 435 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 2001 Lancia Thesis (305 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2001 Lancia Thesis has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lancia Thesis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2001 Lancia Thesis | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | GTV | Thesis |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |