1989 Lancia Delta vs. 2001 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2001 Nissan Xterra is newer by 12 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 2,391 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lancia Delta (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Xterra. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 289 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Lancia Delta (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lancia Delta | 2001 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Delta | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |
