1980 Lancia Gamma vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lancia Gamma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lancia Gamma 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 3 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Gamma. (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Gamma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1388 kg more than 1980 Lancia Gamma. 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 1980 Lancia Gamma. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Gamma. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Gamma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lancia Gamma | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Gamma | Defender |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 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 | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
