1999 Lancia Delta vs. 1999 Volvo S80
To start off, both 1999 Lancia Delta and 1999 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volvo S80 (138 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Delta. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volvo S80 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1999 Lancia Delta. 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, 1999 Volvo S80 (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lancia Delta. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lancia Delta | 1999 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Lancia | Volvo |
Model | Delta | S80 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |