2007 Lancia Thesis vs. 2008 Renault Espace
To start off, 2008 Renault Espace 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 Renault Espace.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Espace. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lancia Thesis | 2008 Renault Espace | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Thesis | Espace |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 308 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |