1995 Lancia Delta vs. 1996 Rover 400
To start off, 1996 Rover 400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 400 (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Lancia Delta. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1995 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 400 weights approximately 100 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, 1996 Rover 400 (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lancia Delta. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lancia Delta | 1996 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Delta | 400 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
