1986 Lancia Delta vs. 1986 Subaru XT
To start off, both 1986 Lancia Delta and 1986 Subaru XT were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,672 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Subaru XT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lancia Delta (163 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1986 Subaru XT. (147 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1986 Subaru XT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Subaru XT weights approximately 98 kg more than 1986 Lancia Delta.
Because 1986 Lancia Delta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Subaru XT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Lancia Delta (291 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Subaru XT. (211 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Subaru XT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lancia Delta | 1986 Subaru XT | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Delta | XT |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 67 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
