2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Lancia Thesis

To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Lancia Thesis were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (201 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Lancia Thesis. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 Audi A4.

Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Lancia Thesis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Audi A4 (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lancia Thesis. (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lancia Thesis.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Audi A4 2004 Lancia Thesis
Make Audi Lancia
Model A4 Thesis
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 2450 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 451 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 235 km/hour 217 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.2 seconds 9.5 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 1680 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.5 L/100km 10.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 75 L