1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1993 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lancia Delta (212 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lancia Delta weights approximately 570 kg more than 1998 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Lancia Delta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Fiat Seicento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Lancia Delta will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Lancia Delta (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1993 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Seicento | Delta |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1107 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2490 mm |
