1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1986 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1986 Lancia Delta is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lancia Delta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1986 Lancia Delta.
Because 1951 Austin A 70 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Austin A 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Lancia Delta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1951 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1986 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 70 | Delta |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2480 mm |
