2001 Lancia Nea vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 7 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. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 150 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 2001 Lancia Nea has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Nea | Passat |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1983 cc |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 200 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1520 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2720 mm |