1992 Lancia Delta vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lancia Delta (208 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Alfa Romeo 159. (207 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2010 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 468 kg more than 1992 Lancia Delta.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (401 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lancia Delta. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Lancia Delta | 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
| Make | Lancia | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Delta | 159 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
