1979 Lancia Delta vs. 2012 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 33 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Delta (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (84 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 160 kg more than 1979 Lancia Delta.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Polo (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Delta. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Delta | 2012 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Delta | Polo |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1682 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |