2003 BMW 525 vs. 2003 Lancia Thesis
To start off, both 2003 BMW 525 and 2003 Lancia Thesis were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 525 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (169 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 115 kg more than 2003 BMW 525.
Because 2003 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Thesis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 525 | 2003 Lancia Thesis | |
Make | BMW | Lancia |
Model | 525 | Thesis |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |