2001 Lancia Nea vs. 1997 Alfa Romeo 146

To start off, 2001 Lancia Nea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 2,445 cc, 2001 Lancia Nea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Nea. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Nea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Nea weights approximately 145 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 146.

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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 146. (187 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo 146. 2001 Lancia Nea has automatic transmission and 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 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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