1994 Lancia Delta vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1994 Lancia Delta. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1994 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 513 kg more than 1994 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Buick Regal (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Delta. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lancia Delta | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Lancia | Buick |
| Model | Delta | Regal |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2738 mm |
