1987 Lancia Delta vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1987 Lancia Delta. (182 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 1987 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lancia Delta. (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lancia Delta | 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Delta | Discovery 3 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
