1989 Lancia Delta vs. 1999 Mitsubishi GTO

To start off, 1999 Mitsubishi GTO is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mitsubishi GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mitsubishi GTO (276 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1989 Lancia Delta. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi GTO should accelerate faster than 1989 Lancia Delta.

Because 1999 Mitsubishi GTO is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Lancia Delta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi GTO will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Mitsubishi GTO (426 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lancia Delta. (172 Nm). This means 1999 Mitsubishi GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lancia Delta. 1999 Mitsubishi GTO has automatic transmission and 1989 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1989 Lancia Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mitsubishi GTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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