2004 Lancia Thesis vs. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2004 Lancia Thesis and 2004 Volkswagen Sharan 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 73 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. (109 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. 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 (309 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lancia Thesis | 2004 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Thesis | Sharan |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |