1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1986 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1986 Lancia Delta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1986 Lancia Delta. (163 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1986 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 810 kg more than 1986 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Lancia Delta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Lancia Delta will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lancia Delta. (291 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1986 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Delta |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 48 L |
