1978 Lancia Gamma vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1978 Lancia Gamma is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Gamma (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Gamma should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 374 kg more than 1978 Lancia Gamma.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Lancia Gamma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 1978 Lancia Gamma (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Gamma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lancia Gamma | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
Model | Gamma | 109 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |