1975 Honda 145 vs. 1995 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1995 Lancia Delta is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda 145 would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lancia Delta (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lancia Delta weights approximately 200 kg more than 1975 Honda 145. 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 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda 145 | 1995 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | 145 | Delta |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1432 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |
