1996 Lancia Delta vs. 1996 Subaru SVX
To start off, both 1996 Lancia Delta and 1996 Subaru SVX were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru SVX (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1996 Lancia Delta. (103 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 1996 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru SVX weights approximately 400 kg more than 1996 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Subaru SVX 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, 1996 Subaru SVX 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, 1996 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lancia Delta. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lancia Delta. 1996 Subaru SVX has automatic transmission and 1996 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1996 Lancia Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Subaru SVX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lancia Delta | 1996 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Delta | SVX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
