1980 Lancia Delta vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 18 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 210 kg more than 1980 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Delta. (106 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lancia Delta | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Delta | Carina |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1302 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
