2006 Lancia Thesis vs. 2008 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Actyon 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Thesis (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 57 kg more than 2006 Lancia Thesis.
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, 2008 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Thesis. (306 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lancia Thesis | 2008 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Lancia | SsangYong |
| Model | Thesis | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
