1979 Holden Kingswood 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 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lancia Delta (165 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 182 kg more than 1986 Lancia Delta.

Because 1986 Lancia Delta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Holden Kingswood. 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, 1986 Lancia Delta (285 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1986 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.

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