2003 Lancia Thesis vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Lancia Thesis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lancia Thesis | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
Model | Thesis | Defender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 93 L |