1998 Lancia Delta vs. 1999 Mazda 626
To start off, 1999 Mazda 626 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Delta (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Mazda 626. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda 626 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 Lancia Delta.
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, 1999 Mazda 626 (224 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Delta. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lancia Delta | 1999 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Delta | 626 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
