2001 Lancia Nea vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7

To start off, 2001 Lancia Nea is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Nea. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Nea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Nea weights approximately 70 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7.

Because 1989 Mazda RX-7 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 1989 Mazda RX-7. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 2001 Lancia Nea has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda RX-7 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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