2001 Lancia Nea vs. 2006 Mazda 3

To start off, 2006 Mazda 3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lancia Nea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lancia Nea would be higher. At 2,445 cc, 2001 Lancia Nea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Nea weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 Mazda 3.

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 2006 Mazda 3. (187 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 3. 2001 Lancia Nea has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda 3 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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