1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1987 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1987 Lancia Delta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1987 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1987 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lancia Delta weights approximately 41 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1987 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Alfasud | Delta |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2480 mm |
