1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1964 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Abarth 1600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Abarth | Land Rover |
Model | 1600 | Defender |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2800 mm |