1979 Lancia Delta vs. 1979 Renault 18
To start off, both 1979 Lancia Delta and 1979 Renault 18 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Delta (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Renault 18. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 18 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1979 Lancia Delta.
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 Renault 18 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Delta. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Delta | 1979 Renault 18 | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Delta | 18 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1647 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63.9 mm | 83.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |