2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2001 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lancia Thesis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier 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, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lancia Thesis. (314 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 2001 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Rainier | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |
