1979 Lancia Delta vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 16 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1155 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 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Delta | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Delta | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2550 mm |
