2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2006 Lancia Thesis
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Thesis (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (180 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 185 kg more than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (285 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2006 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lancia |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 75 L |
