1978 Lancia Megagamma vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Megagamma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Megagamma would be higher. At 2,484 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Megagamma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Megagamma (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Megagamma should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 360 kg more than 1978 Lancia Megagamma.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Lancia Megagamma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander 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 Megagamma (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Megagamma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lancia Megagamma | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Megagamma | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2484 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2560 mm |
