1983 Lancia Delta vs. 2004 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2004 Smart ForFour is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Delta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Smart ForFour weights approximately 30 kg more than 1983 Lancia Delta.
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, 1983 Lancia Delta (106 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Delta | 2004 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Lancia | Smart |
| Model | Delta | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
