1989 Lancia Dedra vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lancia Dedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lancia Dedra would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 843 kg more than 1989 Lancia Dedra.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Lancia Dedra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lancia Dedra. (129 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lancia Dedra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lancia Dedra | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
Model | Dedra | Defender |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 129 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2890 mm |