2007 Lancia Thesis vs. 2005 Mazda Etude
To start off, 2007 Lancia Thesis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Etude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Etude would be higher. At 2,446 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lancia Thesis (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Etude. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Etude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 641 kg more than 2005 Mazda Etude. 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, 2007 Lancia Thesis (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lancia Thesis | 2005 Mazda Etude | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Thesis | Etude |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1594 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1045 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |