1979 Lancia Delta vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 32 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Delta. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Lancia Delta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Delta. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Delta. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Delta | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
Make | Lancia | Honda |
Model | Delta | Accord Crosstour |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1897 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2797 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |