1981 Lancia Delta vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza
To start off, both 1981 Lancia Delta and 1981 Nissan Stanza were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Stanza (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 4 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Nissan Stanza (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lancia Delta | 1981 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Delta | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2480 mm |
