2007 Lancia Thesis vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2007 Lancia Thesis and 2007 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,446 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lancia Thesis (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 533 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio. 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, 2007 Lancia Thesis (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio. 2007 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2007 Lancia Thesis has manual transmission. 2007 Lancia Thesis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lancia Thesis | 2007 Kia Rio | |
Make | Lancia | Kia |
Model | Thesis | Rio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1153 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |