1960 Abarth 600 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 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Abarth 600. 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 600 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Abarth | Land Rover |
Model | 600 | Defender |
Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 54 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |