2001 Lancia Nea vs. 2000 Toyota Solara

To start off, 2001 Lancia Nea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Solara 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 15 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Solara. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Nea should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 Lancia Nea.

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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Solara. (204 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Solara. 2001 Lancia Nea has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Solara has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Solara 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.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Lancia Nea 2000 Toyota Solara
Make Lancia Toyota
Model Nea Solara
Year Released 2001 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2445 cc 2164 cc
Horse Power 148 HP 133 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 314 Nm 204 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1370 kg 1380 kg
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2680 mm


 

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