1992 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1992 Honda Accord 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. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1989 Lancia Delta. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1989 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Accord weights approximately 305 kg more than 1989 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1992 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lancia Delta. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Accord | 1989 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Delta |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
