2006 Lancia Thesis vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Thesis (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 310 kg more than 2006 Lancia Thesis.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 (306 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lancia Thesis | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Thesis | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 4162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 18 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
