1980 Lancia Delta vs. 2011 Seat Altea
To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 31 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Delta. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Altea weights approximately 219 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, 2011 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Delta. (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lancia Delta | 2011 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Delta | Altea |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
