2001 Lancia Nea vs. 2012 Kia Carnival

To start off, 2012 Kia Carnival is newer by 11 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lancia Nea (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Nea should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 850 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carnival. 2001 Lancia Nea has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Carnival 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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