1997 Audi A4 vs. 1997 Lancia Zeta
To start off, both 1997 Audi A4 and 1997 Lancia Zeta were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Audi A4 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1997 Lancia Zeta. (145 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1997 Lancia Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 210 kg more than 1997 Audi A4.
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, 1997 Audi A4 (310 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lancia Zeta. (235 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lancia Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Audi A4 | 1997 Lancia Zeta | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | A4 | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
