2003 Lancia Thesis vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 568 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
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, 2005 Nissan Sentra (334 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (309 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lancia Thesis | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Thesis | Sentra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 334 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1252 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |