1980 Lancia Delta vs. 1980 Saab 900
To start off, both 1980 Lancia Delta and 1980 Saab 900 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Delta (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Saab 900. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1980 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Saab 900 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Saab 900 (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Delta. (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1980 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lancia Delta | 1980 Saab 900 | |
Make | Lancia | Saab |
Model | Delta | 900 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2530 mm |