2005 Lancia Thesis vs. 2005 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2005 Lancia Thesis and 2005 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Altima (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Thesis. (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Nissan Altima.
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, 2005 Nissan Altima (338 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Thesis. (305 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lancia Thesis | 2005 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Thesis | Altima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
