1980 Lancia Delta vs. 1980 Volkswagen Iltis
To start off, both 1980 Lancia Delta and 1980 Volkswagen Iltis were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen Iltis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Delta (106 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Iltis. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Iltis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen Iltis weights approximately 327 kg more than 1980 Lancia Delta.
Because 1980 Volkswagen Iltis is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Lancia Delta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Iltis will offer significantly more control. 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 Lancia Delta (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Iltis. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Iltis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lancia Delta | 1980 Volkswagen Iltis | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Delta | Iltis |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2110 mm |
