1992 Lancia Hyena vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lancia Hyena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lancia Hyena would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lancia Hyena (251 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lancia Hyena should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 252 kg more than 1992 Lancia Hyena.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lancia Hyena. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lancia Hyena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Lancia Hyena | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Hyena | Defender |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1400 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2800 mm |
