2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2006 Lancia Thesis
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Lumina 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Thesis. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 115 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Thesis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Thesis. (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 2006 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Lumina | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
