2001 Volvo C70 vs. 2004 Lancia Zeta
To start off, 2004 Lancia Zeta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volvo C70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volvo C70 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Lancia Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volvo C70 (161 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Lancia Zeta. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lancia Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 200 kg more than 2001 Volvo C70.
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 Volvo C70 (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lancia Zeta. (180 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lancia Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Volvo C70 | 2004 Lancia Zeta | |
| Make | Volvo | Lancia |
| Model | C70 | Zeta |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
