1988 Lancia Delta vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1988 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1988 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Santana weights approximately 139 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1989 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lancia Delta | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Delta | Santana |
Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1302 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2560 mm |