1988 Lancia Delta vs. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, both 1988 Lancia Delta and 1988 Nissan 300 ZX were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1988 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1988 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 525 kg more than 1988 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Nissan 300 ZX 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 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lancia Delta | 1988 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Delta | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1302 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2530 mm |
