2001 Lancia Nea vs. 1996 Mazda 121

To start off, 2001 Lancia Nea is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 2,445 cc, 2001 Lancia Nea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lancia Nea (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 121. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Nea should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Nea weights approximately 306 kg more than 1996 Mazda 121. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2001 Lancia Nea (314 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 121. (110 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 121. 2001 Lancia Nea has automatic transmission and 1996 Mazda 121 has manual transmission. 1996 Mazda 121 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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