1979 Lancia Delta vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Omega
To start off, both 1979 Lancia Delta and 1979 Oldsmobile Omega were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Omega (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Delta. (88 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Omega should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Omega weights approximately 105 kg more than 1979 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Oldsmobile Omega (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Delta. (123 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Delta | 1979 Oldsmobile Omega | |
| Make | Lancia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Delta | Omega |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2670 mm |
