1979 Lancia Delta vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 26 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 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (164 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Delta. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 848 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 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (248 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Delta. (123 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Delta | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Delta | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1758 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 79 L |
