1986 Lancia Delta vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lancia Delta (165 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 322 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Lancia Delta (285 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lancia Delta | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Delta | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2640 mm |
