1998 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Lancia Delta
To start off, both 1998 Honda Civic and 1998 Lancia Delta were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Civic (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Lancia Delta. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lancia Delta weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic.
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 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Civic | 1998 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Delta |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 147 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
