1986 Lancia Delta vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 21 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), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1986 Lancia Delta. (163 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1986 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 332 kg more than 1986 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (291 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lancia Delta | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Delta | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 64 L |
