1979 Lancia Delta vs. 1990 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1990 Nissan Vanette is newer by 11 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 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 495 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 1990 Nissan Vanette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Nissan Vanette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Delta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Delta | 1990 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Delta | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2080 mm |
