1985 Lancia Delta vs. 2001 Lancia Nea

To start off, 2001 Lancia Nea is newer by 16 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 2,445 cc, 2001 Lancia Nea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lancia Delta (251 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Nea. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Nea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Nea weights approximately 173 kg more than 1985 Lancia Delta.

Because 1985 Lancia Delta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lancia Nea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 2001 Lancia Nea (314 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Delta. (291 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Delta. 2001 Lancia Nea 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. 2001 Lancia Nea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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