2006 Lancia Thesis vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Thesis.
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 (306 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lancia Thesis | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Lancia | Mini |
Model | Thesis | Cooper |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |