2004 Lancia Thesis vs. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2004 Lancia Thesis and 2004 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lancia Thesis (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 309 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Lancia Thesis (309 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lancia Thesis | 2004 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Thesis | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 17.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
