1980 Lancia Delta vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1980 Lancia Delta and 1980 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Delta (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 45 kg more than 1980 Lancia Delta.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Lancia Delta (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lancia Delta | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Delta | Passat |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
