2003 Lancia Thesis vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna 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 2,386 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 415 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna.
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 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna. 2005 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2003 Lancia Thesis has manual transmission. 2003 Lancia Thesis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lancia Thesis | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Thesis | Laguna |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2386 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |