2005 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Lancia Delta
To start off, 2011 Lancia Delta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Lancia Delta. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2011 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 625 kg more than 2011 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lancia Delta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2011 Lancia Delta (360 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lancia |
| Model | Discovery | Delta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
