1981 Honda Accord vs. 1990 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1990 Lancia Delta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lancia Delta (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lancia Delta weights approximately 290 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Lancia Delta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Delta 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, 1990 Lancia Delta (311 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 1990 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Delta |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2480 mm |
