1979 Lancia Delta vs. 1979 Renault 12
To start off, both 1979 Lancia Delta and 1979 Renault 12 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Delta (88 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Delta weights approximately 119 kg more than 1979 Renault 12. 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 Lancia Delta (123 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 12. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Delta | 1979 Renault 12 | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Delta | 12 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 143 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 56 L |