1983 Lancia Delta vs. 1982 Buick Century

To start off, 1983 Lancia Delta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Delta (250 HP) has 140 more horse power than 1982 Buick Century. (110 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Century.

Because 1983 Lancia Delta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1983 Lancia Delta (290 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick Century. (197 Nm). This means 1983 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick Century. 1982 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1983 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1983 Lancia Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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