1996 Citroen ZX vs. 2006 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2006 Lancia Thesis is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen ZX would be higher. At 1,998 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Thesis (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1996 Citroen ZX. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 680 kg more than 1996 Citroen ZX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Lancia Thesis (308 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen ZX. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen ZX | 2006 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | ZX | Thesis |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
