2004 Honda Life vs. 1980 Lancia Delta
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 24 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Delta (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lancia Delta weights approximately 185 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Lancia Delta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1980 Lancia Delta (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 1980 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Life | Delta |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| 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 | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 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 | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2480 mm |
