2006 Lancia Thesis vs. 2003 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2006 Lancia Thesis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,397 cc, 2006 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Thesis (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Corolla.

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, 2006 Lancia Thesis (447 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Corolla. 2006 Lancia Thesis has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lancia Thesis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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