2001 Lancia Nea vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman

To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 8 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 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Nea. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Nea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 160 kg more than 2001 Lancia Nea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Porsche Cayman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Nea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lancia Nea. (314 Nm). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lancia Nea.

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