1979 Lancia Delta vs. 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 680 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.
Because 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Lancia Delta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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, 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Delta | 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Lancia | Plymouth |
| Model | Delta | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2700 mm |
