1979 Lancia Delta vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1979 Lancia Delta and 1979 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Delta. (88 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 155 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Delta. (123 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Delta | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Delta | Celica |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2640 mm |
