1980 Lancia Delta vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1980 Lancia Delta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 106 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 45 kg more than 1980 Lancia Delta.
Because 1979 Nissan Silvia 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 1979 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Delta. (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Delta. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1980 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1980 Lancia Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lancia Delta | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Delta | Silvia |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |