1960 Abarth 700 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 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 57 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2138 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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 1960 Abarth 700. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Abarth 700 2009 Land Rover Defender
Make Abarth Land Rover
Model 700 Defender
Year Released 1960 2009
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 696 cc 2402 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 63 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 7600 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 70 Nm 360 Nm
Torque RPM 5800 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 570 kg 2708 kg
Vehicle Length 3480 mm 3900 mm
Vehicle Width 1360 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1110 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 27 L 60 L


 

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