1980 Lancia Delta vs. 1984 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1984 Toyota Starlet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Delta (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lancia Delta weights approximately 225 kg more than 1984 Toyota Starlet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Toyota Starlet 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 1984 Toyota Starlet. 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 Lancia Delta (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lancia Delta | 1984 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Delta | Starlet |
Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |