1980 Lancia Delta vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 27 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Delta. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 440 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.
Because 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (196 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Delta. (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Delta. 2007 Nissan Qashqai has automatic transmission and 1980 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1980 Lancia Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Qashqai will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lancia Delta | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Delta | Qashqai |
Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |