1963 Innocenti IM 3 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Innocenti IM 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Innocenti IM 3 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 64 more horse power than 1963 Innocenti IM 3. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1963 Innocenti IM 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1818 kg more than 1963 Innocenti IM 3. 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 1963 Innocenti IM 3. 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Innocenti IM 3. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Innocenti IM 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Innocenti IM 3 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Innocenti | Land Rover |
| Model | IM 3 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2800 mm |
