1999 Lancia Delta vs. 1999 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1999 Lancia Delta and 1999 Renault Megane were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Megane (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Delta. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lancia Delta weights approximately 125 kg more than 1999 Renault Megane.
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 Renault Megane (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lancia Delta. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lancia Delta | 1999 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Delta | Megane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2480 mm |
