1990 Lancia Delta vs. 1996 Mazda 626
To start off, 1996 Mazda 626 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lancia Delta (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lancia Delta weights approximately 45 kg more than 1996 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Lancia Delta (311 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lancia Delta | 1996 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Delta | 626 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2620 mm |
