2009 Lancia Phedra vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2009 Lancia Phedra and 2009 Renault Thalia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lancia Phedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lancia Phedra (118 HP) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Renault Thalia. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lancia Phedra should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 736 kg more than 2009 Renault Thalia. 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, 2009 Lancia Phedra (300 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Thalia. (160 Nm). This means 2009 Lancia Phedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lancia Phedra | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Phedra | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1736 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2473 mm |
