1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2001 Lancia Nea

To start off, 2001 Lancia Nea is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Nea. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Nea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 450 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 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lancia Nea. (314 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lancia Nea. 2001 Lancia Nea has automatic transmission and 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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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