2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2006 Lancia Thesis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Thesis. (227 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 586 kg more than 2006 Lancia Thesis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Thesis. (289 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2006 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Express | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2481 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
