2003 Lancia Thesis vs. 2006 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2006 Lancia Thesis is newer by 3 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. Both 2003 Lancia Thesis and 2006 Lancia Thesis are equipped with a 2,387 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lancia Thesis (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 35 kg more than 2003 Lancia Thesis.
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, 2006 Lancia Thesis (306 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lancia Thesis | 2006 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Lancia | Lancia |
| Model | Thesis | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 75 L |
