1990 Holden Apollo vs. 1979 Lancia Gamma
To start off, 1990 Holden Apollo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Gamma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Gamma would be higher. Both 1990 Holden Apollo and 1979 Lancia Gamma are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Holden Apollo (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Gamma. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Apollo should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Gamma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Gamma weights approximately 115 kg more than 1990 Holden Apollo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1979 Lancia Gamma (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Apollo. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Gamma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Apollo. 1979 Lancia Gamma has automatic transmission and 1990 Holden Apollo has manual transmission. 1990 Holden Apollo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Lancia Gamma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Holden Apollo | 1979 Lancia Gamma | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | Apollo | Gamma |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
