1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1995 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1995 Lancia Delta is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 GMC Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1995 Lancia Delta. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1995 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1112 kg more than 1995 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lancia Delta. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 1995 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | GMC | Lancia |
| Model | Suburban | Delta |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2550 mm |
