1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1298 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Corvette | Defender |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5360 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
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 | 1410 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |