1978 Lancia Megagamma vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 35 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1978 Lancia Megagamma. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Megagamma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1978 Lancia Megagamma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Lancia Megagamma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Megagamma. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Megagamma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lancia Megagamma | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Megagamma | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2484 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5 : 1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2895 mm |
