2009 Cadillac DTS vs. 2001 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2009 Cadillac DTS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac DTS (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 115 kg more than 2009 Cadillac DTS.
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, 2009 Cadillac DTS (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lancia Thesis. (305 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac DTS | 2001 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
| Model | DTS | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 20.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
