1985 Lancia Y10 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lancia Y10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lancia Y10 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1985 Lancia Y10. (54 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1985 Lancia Y10.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Lancia Y10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Y10. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Y10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lancia Y10 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Y10 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1049 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2370 mm |
