2006 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2006 Lancia Thesis
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Elantra 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Thesis (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 665 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. 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 (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Elantra | 2006 Lancia Thesis | |
Make | Hyundai | Lancia |
Model | Elantra | Thesis |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |