1987 Lancia Delta vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1987 Lancia Delta is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lancia Delta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lancia Delta weights approximately 353 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Toyota Sport 800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Delta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Lancia Delta (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lancia Delta | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Delta | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2010 mm |
