1981 Lancia Delta vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (89 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1234 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.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Lancia Delta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (216 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lancia Delta | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Delta | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1301 cc | 3429 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2990 mm |