1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lancia Delta would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 619 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 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 844 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lancia Delta. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1989 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1989 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 | 1989 Lancia Delta | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Corvette | Delta |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 105 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2480 mm |