1999 Lancia Zeta vs. 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lancia Zeta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lancia Zeta would be higher. At 2,501 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Zeta. (145 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 294 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit.
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, 1999 Lancia Zeta (235 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit. (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lancia Zeta | 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Zeta | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |
