1989 Lancia Y10 vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lancia Y10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lancia Y10 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1989 Lancia Y10. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1989 Lancia Y10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1274 kg more than 1989 Lancia Y10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Lancia Y10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lancia Y10. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lancia Y10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lancia Y10 | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Y10 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2550 mm |
