Volvo 244 (1975 – 1990) vs Lancia Gamma (1976 – 1980): specs compared
The Volvo 244 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 155 hp against 142 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 12.0 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,247 kg against 1,320 kg. At 4,780 mm, the Volvo 244 is 208 mm longer than the Lancia Gamma.
| Specification |
Volvo
244
1975 – 1990
|
Lancia
Gamma
1976 – 1980
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Italy |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1990 | 1976 – 1980 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 82 – 155 hp | 117 – 142 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 240 Nm | 172 – 209 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 17.5 s | 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 146 – 190 km/h | 185 – 192 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 – 11.7 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,780 mm | 4,572 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm | 1,727 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,247 – 1,375 kg | 1,320 – 1,336 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.