2005 Lancia Thesis vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2005 Lancia Thesis and 2005 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,385 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Thesis (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 300 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avensis. 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, 2005 Lancia Thesis (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lancia Thesis | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Thesis | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2385 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
