1988 Lancia Hit vs. 1988 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1988 Lancia Hit and 1988 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lancia Hit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Hit (185 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 405. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 405.
Because 1988 Lancia Hit is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Peugeot 405. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit 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, 1988 Lancia Hit (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 405. (180 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Hit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lancia Hit | 1988 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Hit | 405 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2710 mm |
