1987 Lancia Delta vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1987 Lancia Delta and 1987 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lancia Delta (182 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 43 kg more than 1987 Lancia Delta.
Because 1987 Lancia Delta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Mazda 929. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Lancia Delta (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lancia Delta | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Delta | 929 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1267 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
