1980 Lancia Delta vs. 1980 Renault 15

To start off, both 1980 Lancia Delta and 1980 Renault 15 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Delta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault 15 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1980 Lancia Delta.

Let's talk about torque, 1980 Lancia Delta (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Lancia Delta 1980 Renault 15
Make Lancia Renault
Model Delta 15
Year Released 1980 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1302 cc 1289 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 75 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 105 Nm 98 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.5 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 55.5 mm 69 mm
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 955 kg 965 kg
Vehicle Length 3900 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 55 L