2006 Lancia Thesis vs. 2000 Mazda Familia

To start off, 2006 Lancia Thesis is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,397 cc, 2006 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Thesis (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (168 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia.

Because 2000 Mazda Familia 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, 2000 Mazda Familia 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 Lancia Thesis (447 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2006 Lancia Thesis has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lancia Thesis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Lancia Thesis 2000 Mazda Familia
Make Lancia Mazda
Model Thesis Familia
Year Released 2006 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2397 cc 1998 cc
Horse Power 185 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 447 Nm 180 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 5000 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1700 mm


 

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