1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo vs. 1999 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo and 1999 Lancia Ypsilon were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Ypsilon. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Ypsilon.
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 Alfa Romeo Dardo (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lancia Ypsilon. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo | 1999 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Dardo | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2390 mm |
