1980 Lancia Delta vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 33 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 9 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Insight weights approximately 275 kg more than 1980 Lancia Delta.
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, 2013 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Delta. (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lancia Delta | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Lancia | Honda |
| Model | Delta | Insight |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.8 : 1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
