2006 Lancia Thesis vs. 2006 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2006 Lancia Thesis and 2006 Renault Vel Satis 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 5 more horse power than 2006 Renault Vel Satis. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 150 kg more than 2006 Renault Vel Satis. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Vel Satis. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lancia Thesis | 2006 Renault Vel Satis | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Thesis | Vel Satis |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |