1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1998 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio 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. Both 1999 Fiat Palio and 1998 Lancia Delta are equipped with a 1,580 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Delta (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 100 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, 1998 Lancia Delta (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1998 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Palio | Delta |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2550 mm |
