1974 BMW Touring vs. 1997 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1997 Lancia Delta is newer by 23 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 1,579 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lancia Delta (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lancia Delta weights approximately 100 kg more than 1974 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, 1997 Lancia Delta (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | Touring | Delta |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1579 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
