1978 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1996 Lancia Delta is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Lancia Delta. (89 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lancia Delta weights approximately 350 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
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, 1996 Lancia Delta (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1996 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Delta |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2550 mm |
