1979 Lancia Delta vs. 1996 Rover 220
To start off, 1996 Rover 220 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 220 (103 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Delta. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 220 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 220 weights approximately 304 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 Rover 220 (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Delta. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Delta | 1996 Rover 220 | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Delta | 220 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
