1984 Lancia Delta vs. 2000 Nissan President
To start off, 2000 Nissan President is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan President weights approximately 955 kg more than 1984 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Delta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Delta. 2000 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1984 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1984 Lancia Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lancia Delta | 2000 Nissan President | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Delta | President |
Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1302 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3040 mm |