2004 Honda Life vs. 1989 Lancia Delta
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 15 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lancia Delta (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lancia Delta weights approximately 501 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Life | Delta |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1291 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2480 mm |
