2007 Lancia Thesis vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2007 Lancia Thesis and 2007 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lancia Thesis (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 472 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra. 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 (381 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lancia Thesis | 2007 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Thesis | Astra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 52 L |
