1997 Lancia Delta vs. 1997 Acura EL
To start off, both 1997 Lancia Delta and 1997 Acura EL were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Acura EL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Acura EL (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1997 Lancia Delta. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Acura EL should accelerate faster than 1997 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lancia Delta weights approximately 51 kg more than 1997 Acura EL.
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 Lancia Delta (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lancia Delta | 1997 Acura EL | |
| Make | Lancia | Acura |
| Model | Delta | EL |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1079 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1704 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2619 mm |
