1996 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Lancia Delta

To start off, both 1996 Honda Accord and 1996 Lancia Delta were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (104 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Lancia Delta. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 215 kg more than 1996 Lancia Delta. 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, 1996 Honda Accord (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lancia Delta. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lancia Delta.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Honda Accord 1996 Lancia Delta
Make Honda Lancia
Model Accord Delta
Year Released 1996 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 1580 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 104 HP 102 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 147 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1345 kg 1130 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4020 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2550 mm


 

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