1980 Lancia Delta vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, both 1980 Lancia Delta and 1980 Porsche 930 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Delta. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 930 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1980 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Porsche 930 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Delta. (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lancia Delta | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Delta | 930 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
