2005 Lancia Thesis vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 7 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Thesis (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 65 kg more than 2012 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lancia Thesis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Thesis. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lancia Thesis | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Lancia | Audi |
| Model | Thesis | A5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |
