1995 Lancia Delta vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1995 Lancia Delta is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1995 Lancia Delta. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1995 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 515 kg more than 1995 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, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lancia Delta. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lancia Delta | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Delta | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2820 mm |
