1979 BMW 732 vs. 2001 Lancia Nea

To start off, 2001 Lancia Nea is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 732 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 732 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 732 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Nea. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 732 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Nea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 732 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 Lancia Nea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 BMW 732 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 1979 BMW 732. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 732. (285 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 732. 2001 Lancia Nea has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 732 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 732 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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