1965 Trabant Universal vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Trabant Universal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Trabant Universal would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1965 Trabant Universal. (23 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant Universal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2048 kg more than 1965 Trabant Universal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Trabant Universal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant Universal. (51 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant Universal.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Trabant Universal | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Trabant | Land Rover |
Model | Universal | Defender |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 595 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 51 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2370 mm |