2003 Lancia Thesis vs. 2003 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2003 Lancia Thesis and 2003 Opel Corsa 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 111 more horse power than 2003 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 775 kg more than 2003 Opel Corsa. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lancia Thesis | 2003 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Thesis | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2500 mm |
