2001 Lancia Zeta vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lancia Zeta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lancia Zeta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lancia Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lancia Zeta (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Zeta should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 246 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lancia Zeta. (182 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lancia Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lancia Zeta | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Zeta | Transporter |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
