2005 Fiat Punto vs. 1979 Lancia Delta
To start off, 2005 Fiat Punto is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Delta (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Punto weights approximately 85 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Lancia Delta (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Punto | 1979 Lancia Delta | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | Punto | Delta |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 63.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 59 L |