1997 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1980 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Delta. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 475 kg more than 1980 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, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Delta. (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 1980 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Rally Raid | Delta |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2480 mm |
