2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2006 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 720 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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, 2006 Lancia Thesis (306 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2006 Lancia Thesis | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | Palio | Thesis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |