1944 Citroen 15 vs. 1981 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1981 Lancia Delta is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1944 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1944 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Citroen 15 weights approximately 389 kg more than 1981 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1944 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1944 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Citroen 15 | 1981 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | 15 | Delta |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2480 mm |
