2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2001 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 700 kg more than 2001 Lancia Thesis.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Thesis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lancia Thesis. (305 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 2001 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Bentley | Lancia |
| Model | Continental | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2959 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
