1998 Honda Life vs. 1989 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lancia Delta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lancia Delta weights approximately 146 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Lancia Delta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life 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, 1989 Lancia Delta (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 1989 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Life | Delta |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2480 mm |
