1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1375 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Abarth 1000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Abarth | Land Rover |
| Model | 1000 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
