1978 Austin Marina vs. 2001 Lancia Nea

To start off, 2001 Lancia Nea is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Austin Marina would be higher. At 2,445 cc, 2001 Lancia Nea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lancia Nea (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Nea should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Nea weights approximately 488 kg more than 1978 Austin Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 Austin Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Austin Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Nea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Lancia Nea (314 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina. 2001 Lancia Nea has automatic transmission and 1978 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1978 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lancia Nea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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