1980 Lancia Delta vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1980 Lancia Delta and 1980 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Delta. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 231 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.
Because 1980 Lotus Esprit 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 1980 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Delta. (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lancia Delta | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Delta | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 67 L |
