1998 Toyota Starlet vs. 2006 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2006 Lancia Musa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Starlet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Musa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Musa weights approximately 525 kg more than 1998 Toyota Starlet.
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, 2006 Lancia Musa (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Starlet. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Starlet. 2006 Lancia Musa has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Starlet has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Starlet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lancia Musa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Starlet | 2006 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Toyota | Lancia |
| Model | Starlet | Musa |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
