1980 Audi 100 vs. 1980 Lancia Delta
To start off, both 1980 Audi 100 and 1980 Lancia Delta were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi 100 (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi 100 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Audi 100 (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi 100 | 1980 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | 100 | Delta |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
