2005 Lancia Thesis vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 182 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 11 kg more than 2005 Lancia Thesis.
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 @ 2200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza. 2010 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2005 Lancia Thesis has manual transmission. 2005 Lancia Thesis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lancia Thesis | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Thesis | Venza |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |