1974 BMW Touring vs. 1980 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1980 Lancia Delta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Delta (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 55 kg more than 1980 Lancia Delta.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Lancia Delta (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1980 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | Touring | Delta |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
