1961 Abarth 600 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2113 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Abarth 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Abarth | Land Rover |
| Model | 600 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
