1990 Lancia Delta vs. 2007 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2007 Subaru Outback is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Outback (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1990 Lancia Delta. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1990 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Outback weights approximately 338 kg more than 1990 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Subaru Outback (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lancia Delta. (311 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lancia Delta | 2007 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Delta | Outback |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 64 L |
