2008 BMW 325 vs. 1990 Lancia Delta
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lancia Delta (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1990 Lancia Delta.
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, 1990 Lancia Delta (311 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 1990 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 325 | Delta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |
