2009 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2001 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 59 kg more than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan.
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, 2001 Lancia Thesis (305 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2001 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 20.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
