1971 BMW Touring vs. 1995 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1995 Lancia Delta is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lancia Delta (184 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lancia Delta weights approximately 300 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Lancia Delta (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1995 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | Touring | Delta |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
