1979 Lancia Delta vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 25 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 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Delta. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 876 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (274 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Delta. (123 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Delta | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Delta | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 73 L |
