2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1996 Lancia Delta
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lancia Delta (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 10 kg more than 1996 Lancia Delta.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Lancia Delta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Fiat Panda (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lancia Delta. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 1996 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Panda | Delta |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2550 mm |
