Lancia Delta Overview (1979 - 1994)

1979 - 1994

Tech Specs Summary

: 99 - 152 mph
: 3.5 - 14.3 seconds
: 74 - 480 hp
: 16.5 - 40.6 mpg
: 2,061 - 2,992 lbs
: 7.1 - 35.3 ft³

This generation of the Lancia Delta was produced by the Italian manufacturer Lancia between 1979 - 1994. It's a front engined Hatchback with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 74 hp 1.3 L Inline 4 gasoline engine all the way to a 480 hp 1.8 L Inline 4 Twincharged gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut suspension front and rear. However, some models have double wishbone suspension front and rear.

Performance Pick

Lancia Delta S4

(1985 - 1986)

...Delta S4

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Delta is the Lancia Delta S4 which scores 4.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 480 hp and a power/weight ratio of 4.41 lb/hp it has a top speed of 152 mph and gets to 62 mph in 3.5 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Lancia Delta Turbo DS

(1986 - 1989)

...Turbo DS

If you're more interested in practicality, then the Lancia Delta Turbo DS is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 611 miles and can store 9.2-33.2 cubic feet of cargo.

Timeline

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		Delta S4
		Delta S4 Stradale
				Delta HF 4WD			Delta HF Integrale		Delta HF Integrale 16v		Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione	Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione II
	Delta HF		Delta HF Turbo
								Delta HF Rallye Turbo i.e.
	Delta GT 1600				Delta GT i.e.
						Delta 1600 i.e.
Delta 1500	Delta 1500 Automatic				Delta 1500 Automatic
Delta 1300	Delta 1300				Delta 1300		Delta LX
				Delta Turbo DS						Delta turbodiesel