2001 Nissan Alpha vs. 2008 Volkswagen Eos

To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Eos is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Alpha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Alpha would be higher. At 4,490 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Alpha is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Alpha (301 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Alpha should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Eos.

Because 2001 Nissan Alpha is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Alpha will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Alpha (359 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. (281 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Alpha will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. 2001 Nissan Alpha has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Eos has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Eos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Alpha will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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