2003 Lancia Thesis vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 4 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, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Thesis.
Because 2007 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Thesis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lancia Thesis | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Thesis | Exige |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2386 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |
