1990 Lancia Delta vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 21 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. Both 1990 Lancia Delta and 2011 BMW 118 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lancia Delta (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 118 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1990 Lancia Delta.
Because 1990 Lancia Delta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Delta 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, 1990 Lancia Delta (311 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lancia Delta | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Delta | 118 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 51 L |
