2005 Lancia Thesis vs. 2011 Hyundai Azera
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Azera is newer by 6 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 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Azera (260 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Thesis. (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 273 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Azera.
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, 2011 Hyundai Azera (316 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Thesis. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Azera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lancia Thesis | 2011 Hyundai Azera | |
| Make | Lancia | Hyundai |
| Model | Thesis | Azera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1622 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
