1984 Lancia Delta vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 29 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Delta (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Insight weights approximately 250 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Lancia Delta (192 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lancia Delta | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Lancia | Honda |
| Model | Delta | Insight |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
