1997 Lancia Delta vs. 1997 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1997 Lancia Delta and 1997 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1997 Lancia Delta and 1997 Peugeot 406 are equipped with a 1,580 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lancia Delta (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 406. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1997 Lancia Delta.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 406. (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lancia Delta | 1997 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Delta | 406 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
