1981 Lancia Delta vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, both 1981 Lancia Delta and 1981 Renault 9 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lancia Delta (75 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lancia Delta weights approximately 76 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Renault 9 (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lancia Delta | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Delta | 9 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2490 mm |
