2006 Fiat Strada vs. 2007 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2007 Lancia Thesis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Strada would be higher. At 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lancia Thesis (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Strada. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Strada.
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, 2007 Lancia Thesis (308 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Strada. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Strada | 2007 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Strada | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |
