1973 Lancia 2000 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lancia 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lancia 2000 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 6 more horse power than 1973 Lancia 2000. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1973 Lancia 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1518 kg more than 1973 Lancia 2000. 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 1973 Lancia 2000. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia 2000. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lancia 2000 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | 2000 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2370 mm |
