2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Lancia Thesis

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 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 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Thesis. (227 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 270 kg more than 2006 Lancia Thesis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Chevrolet Suburban (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Thesis. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Thesis.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Suburban 2006 Lancia Thesis
Make Chevrolet Lancia
Model Suburban Thesis
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5963 cc 3179 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 335 HP 227 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 509 Nm 289 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 9 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2165 kg 1895 kg
Vehicle Length 5580 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 14.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 140 L 75 L