2005 Lancia Thesis vs. 2002 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Lancia Thesis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Laguna would be higher. Both 2005 Lancia Thesis and 2002 Renault Laguna are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Thesis (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2002 Renault Laguna. (133 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 375 kg more than 2002 Renault Laguna. 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, 2005 Lancia Thesis (305 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Laguna. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lancia Thesis | 2002 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Thesis | Laguna |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |