2000 Lada Samara vs. 1989 Lancia Delta
To start off, 2000 Lada Samara is newer by 11 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 3 more horse power than 2000 Lada Samara. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lancia Delta weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 Lada Samara. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Samara | 1989 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Lada | Lancia |
| Model | Samara | Delta |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2480 mm |
