1997 Honda Life vs. 1984 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Delta (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Delta weights approximately 210 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lancia Delta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life 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, 1984 Lancia Delta (192 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Life | 1984 Lancia Delta | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Life | Delta |
Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2480 mm |