2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1987 Lancia Delta
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1987 Lancia Delta. (182 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1987 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lancia Delta weights approximately 192 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lancia Delta. (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lancia Delta. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1987 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1987 Lancia Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1987 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Pilot | Delta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1267 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 65 L |
