1987 Lancia Delta vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 19 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 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lancia Delta (182 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 228 kg more 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, 1987 Lancia Delta (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lancia Delta | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Delta | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1267 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
