1979 Lancia Delta vs. 2011 Honda Fit
To start off, 2011 Honda Fit 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Delta. (88 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Fit weights approximately 118 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, 2011 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Delta. (123 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Delta | 2011 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Lancia | Honda |
| Model | Delta | Fit |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1143 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 40 L |
