1995 Lancia Delta vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 1995 Lancia Delta is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volkswagen Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volkswagen Santana would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volkswagen Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volkswagen Santana (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1995 Lancia Delta. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volkswagen Santana should accelerate faster than 1995 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lancia Delta weights approximately 330 kg more than 1981 Volkswagen Santana.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Volkswagen Santana (145 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lancia Delta. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Volkswagen Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lancia Delta | 1981 Volkswagen Santana | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Delta | Santana |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
