1954 Plymouth Belvedere vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Plymouth Belvedere. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Plymouth Belvedere would be higher. At 3,960 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Plymouth Belvedere is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Plymouth Belvedere (156 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Plymouth Belvedere should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1168 kg more than 1954 Plymouth Belvedere.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Plymouth Belvedere. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Plymouth Belvedere | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Plymouth | Land Rover |
| Model | Belvedere | Defender |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2800 mm |
