2005 Lancia Thesis vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2005 Lancia Thesis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Thesis (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (193 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 951 kg more than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lancia Thesis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Lancia Thesis (289 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (280 Nm). This means 2005 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.

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