2006 Honda Jazz vs. 1980 Lancia Delta
To start off, 2006 Honda Jazz is newer by 26 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 24 more horse power than 2006 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 73 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Lancia Delta (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Jazz | 1980 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Jazz | Delta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 59 L |
