2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1981 Lancia Delta
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lancia Delta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 104 kg more than 1981 Lancia Delta.
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, 1981 Lancia Delta (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 1981 Lancia Delta | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | Palio | Delta |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 55.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |