1979 Lancia Gamma vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Gamma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Gamma would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Gamma (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Gamma should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 800 kg more than 1979 Lancia Gamma.
Because 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Lancia Gamma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Gamma. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Gamma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Gamma | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Gamma | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2740 mm |
