1998 Lancia Delta vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, both 1998 Lancia Delta and 1998 Porsche 993 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 993 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1998 Lancia Delta. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 993 weights approximately 88 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 Porsche 993 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Lancia Delta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 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, 1998 Porsche 993 (362 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Delta. (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lancia Delta | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Delta | 993 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2280 mm |
