1999 Lancia Dialogos vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lancia Dialogos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lancia Dialogos would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. (89 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1338 kg more than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. (186 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. 1999 Lancia Dialogos has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lancia Dialogos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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