2005 Lancia Thesis vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 8 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Thesis. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 480 kg more than 2005 Lancia Thesis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Thesis. (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lancia Thesis | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Thesis | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 261 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2154 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1688 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2895 mm |