2007 Lancia Thesis vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2007 Lancia Thesis and 2007 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Thesis. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Thesis.
Because 2007 Lotus Exige 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 2007 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Lancia Thesis (447 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2007 Lancia Thesis has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lancia Thesis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lancia Thesis | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Thesis | Exige |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2397 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |