2007 Lancia Thesis vs. 2008 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Toyota Avensis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lancia Thesis (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 321 kg more than 2008 Toyota Avensis. 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 (308 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lancia Thesis | 2008 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Thesis | Avensis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |