1972 Lancia Fulvia vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Lancia Fulvia. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1972 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1748 kg more than 1972 Lancia Fulvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Lancia Fulvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lancia Fulvia. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lancia Fulvia | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Fulvia | Defender |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
