1996 Lancia Delta vs. 1994 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1996 Lancia Delta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Sunny (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Lancia Delta. (103 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1996 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lancia Delta weights approximately 220 kg more than 1994 Nissan Sunny.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Lancia Delta (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Sunny. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lancia Delta | 1994 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Delta | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2540 mm |
