2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2003 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Thesis.
Because 2009 Bentley Brooklands 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 2009 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 744 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 2003 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Bentley | Lancia |
| Model | Brooklands | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 22.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.4 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 75 L |
