1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Lancia Delta
To start off, both 1998 Chevrolet Corvette and 1998 Lancia Delta were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1998 Lancia Delta. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 490 kg more than 1998 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Delta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Delta. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Corvette | Delta |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
