1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (158 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 847 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Land Rover 88 | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 88 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2720 mm |
