Lancia Delta (1979 – 1983) vs Audi Quattro (1980 – 1991): specs compared
The Audi Quattro is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 200 hp. The Lancia Delta is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.3 s. The Audi Quattro 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 10.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 940 kg against 1,290 kg. At 4,402 mm, the Audi Quattro is 521 mm longer than the Lancia Delta.
| Specification |
Lancia
Delta
1979 – 1983
|
Audi
Quattro
1980 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1983 | 1980 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 200 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 105 – 310 Nm | 270 – 285 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 – 14.3 s | 6.3 – 7.1 s |
| Top speed | 155 – 220 km/h | 222 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 9.9 L/100 km | 10.6 – 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,881 mm | 4,402 mm |
| Width | 1,621 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,339 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,461 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 940 – 1,260 kg | 1,290 – 1,380 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.