2004 Lancia Thesis vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2004 Lancia Thesis and 2004 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,450 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lancia Thesis (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 498 kg more than 2004 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Lancia Thesis (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lancia Thesis | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Thesis | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2450 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
