1979 Lancia Delta vs. 1996 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1996 Renault Safrane is newer by 17 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 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Safrane (114 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 715 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.
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, 1996 Renault Safrane (234 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Delta | 1996 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Delta | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
