2007 Lancia Thesis vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lancia Thesis (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2008 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 530 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa. 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 (308 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lancia Thesis | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Thesis | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1363 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 44 L |