1985 Lancia Delta vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 24 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lancia Delta (251 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1289 kg more than 1985 Lancia Delta.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Delta. (291 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lancia Delta | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Delta | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1759 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1197 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2890 mm |
