2006 Audi A8 vs. 2006 Lancia Thesis
To start off, both 2006 Audi A8 and 2006 Lancia Thesis were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,697 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Thesis. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Thesis.
Because 2006 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Lancia Thesis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 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, 2006 Lancia Thesis (447 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A8. (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2006 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | A8 | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3697 cc | 2397 cc |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
