2005 Lancia Thesis vs. 2001 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 Lancia Thesis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Range Rover (222 HP) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Thesis. (168 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Thesis.
Because 2001 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lancia Thesis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Land Rover Range Rover (407 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Thesis. (226 Nm). This means 2001 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Thesis. 2001 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2005 Lancia Thesis has manual transmission. 2005 Lancia Thesis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lancia Thesis | 2001 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Thesis | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 222 HP |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2550 mm |
