1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Lancia Delta

To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Delta would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 555 kg more than 1984 Lancia Delta.

Because 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Delta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 757 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Delta. (192 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Delta. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1984 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1984 Lancia Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 1984 Lancia Delta
Make Chevrolet Lancia
Model Corvette Delta
Year Released 1992 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 130 HP
Torque 949 Nm 192 Nm
Top Speed 351 km/hour 195 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 3900 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2480 mm