1982 Innocenti 990 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Innocenti 990. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Innocenti 990 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1982 Innocenti 990. (36 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1982 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1968 kg more than 1982 Innocenti 990. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Innocenti 990. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Innocenti 990. (61 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Innocenti 990 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Innocenti | Land Rover |
| Model | 990 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
