2001 Lancia Nea vs. 1992 Mazda 323

To start off, 2001 Lancia Nea is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 2,445 cc, 2001 Lancia Nea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda 323 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Nea. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Nea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Nea weights approximately 140 kg more than 1992 Mazda 323.

Because 1992 Mazda 323 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lancia Nea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Mazda 323 will offer significantly more control. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda 323. (235 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda 323. 2001 Lancia Nea has automatic transmission and 1992 Mazda 323 has manual transmission. 1992 Mazda 323 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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