2005 Lancia Thesis vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2005 Lancia Thesis and 2005 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (257 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Volvo V70.
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 Volvo V70 (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Thesis. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lancia Thesis | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Thesis | V70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2385 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
