1998 Lancia Delta vs. 1998 Peugeot 106
To start off, both 1998 Lancia Delta and 1998 Peugeot 106 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Delta (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1998 Peugeot 106. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1998 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lancia Delta weights approximately 420 kg more than 1998 Peugeot 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Lancia Delta (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot 106. (70 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lancia Delta | 1998 Peugeot 106 | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Delta | 106 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 62 mm |
| 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 | 1220 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
