1985 Lancia Delta vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1985 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1985 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 445 kg more than 1985 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Nissan Laurel 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 1989 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Delta. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1985 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1985 Lancia Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lancia Delta | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Delta | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1302 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |
