1999 Honda Insight vs. 1989 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1999 Honda Insight is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,929 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lancia Delta (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lancia Delta weights approximately 220 kg more than 1999 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Lancia Delta (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Insight | 1989 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Insight | Delta |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |
