Lancia Delta (1979 – 1983) vs Alfa Romeo Alfetta (1976 – 1982): specs compared
Both offer around 200 hp at most. The Lancia Delta is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 7.4 s. The Alfa Romeo Alfetta has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 220 km/h. The Lancia Delta uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 9.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 940 kg against 1,080 kg. At 4,153 mm, the Alfa Romeo Alfetta is 272 mm longer than the Lancia Delta. The Lancia Delta dates from 1979 – 1983, the Alfa Romeo Alfetta from 1976 – 1982.
| Specification |
Lancia
Delta
1979 – 1983
|
Alfa Romeo
Alfetta
1976 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1983 | 1976 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 200 hp | 113 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 105 – 310 Nm | 165 – 270 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 – 14.3 s | 7.4 – 10.6 s |
| Top speed | 155 – 220 km/h | 185 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 9.9 L/100 km | 9.5 – 12.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,881 mm | 4,153 mm |
| Width | 1,621 mm | 1,664 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,334 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,461 mm | 2,413 mm |
| Curb weight | 940 – 1,260 kg | 1,080 – 1,210 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.