1996 Lancia Delta vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1996 Lancia Delta is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lancia Delta (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1996 Lancia Delta.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Lancia Delta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lancia Delta. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lancia Delta | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
Model | Delta | 109 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |