1987 Lancia Delta vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 24 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lancia Delta (182 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 653 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lancia Delta | 2011 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Lancia | Tata |
| Model | Delta | Safari |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1267 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
