1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1981 Lancia Gamma
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Gamma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Gamma would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lancia Gamma weights approximately 240 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Because 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Gamma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 (203 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Gamma. (175 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Gamma. 1981 Lancia Gamma has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lancia Gamma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1981 Lancia Gamma | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | 90 | Gamma |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 175 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1320 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |