1979 Lancia Delta vs. 2010 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2010 Jeep Liberty is newer by 31 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Delta. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 898 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 2010 Jeep Liberty is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Jeep Liberty. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Delta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Delta. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Delta. 2010 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 1979 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1979 Lancia Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Delta | 2010 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Lancia | Jeep |
Model | Delta | Liberty |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1808 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4493 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1839 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2695 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 74 L |