2001 Cadillac Seville vs. 2003 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2003 Lancia Thesis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 16 kg more than 2001 Cadillac Seville.
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 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (309 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Seville | 2003 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
| Model | Seville | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
