2004 Lancia Thesis vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Lancia Thesis. (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2004 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 193 kg more than 2011 Kia Sportage.
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, 2011 Kia Sportage (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lancia Thesis. (309 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lancia Thesis. 2011 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2004 Lancia Thesis has manual transmission. 2004 Lancia Thesis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lancia Thesis | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Lancia | Kia |
Model | Thesis | Sportage |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |