2003 Fiat Siena vs. 2003 Lancia Thesis
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Siena 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lancia Thesis (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Siena. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 630 kg more than 2003 Fiat Siena. 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, 2003 Lancia Thesis (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Siena. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Siena | 2003 Lancia Thesis | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | Siena | Thesis |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2810 mm |