1990 Lancia Delta vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 22 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 2012 BMW 520 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lancia Delta (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520.
Because 1990 Lancia Delta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 520. 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, 2012 BMW 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lancia Delta. (311 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lancia Delta. 2012 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1990 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1990 Lancia Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lancia Delta | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Delta | 520 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| 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 | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
