1979 Lancia Delta vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1979 Lancia Delta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Delta. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Delta weights approximately 334 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Because 1969 Lotus Seven is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Lotus Seven. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Delta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 123 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Delta | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Delta | Seven |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 123 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63.9 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |