2006 Lancia Thesis vs. 2008 Nissan Navara

To start off, 2008 Nissan Navara is newer by 2 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Thesis (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Navara.

Because 2008 Nissan Navara 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, 2008 Nissan Navara 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Navara. 2006 Lancia Thesis has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Navara has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Navara 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 2008 Nissan Navara
Make Lancia Nissan
Model Thesis Navara
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2397 cc 2488 cc
Horse Power 185 HP 172 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 447 Nm 403 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 225 km/hour 170 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1860 mm


 

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