1996 Lancia Delta vs. 2003 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lancia Delta (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 104 kg more than 1996 Lancia Delta.
Because 2003 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2003 Land Rover Freelander 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 Lancia Delta (167 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lancia Delta | 2003 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Delta | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
