1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1980 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,929 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Delta. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lancia Delta weights approximately 130 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
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, 1980 Lancia Delta (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (136 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1980 Lancia Delta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | 33 | Delta |
Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2480 mm |