1979 Lancia Delta vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1979 Lancia Delta is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Delta (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Lancia Delta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Delta. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Delta | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Delta | 109 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2780 mm |
