1968 Morris Mini Moke vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Mini Moke. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Mini Moke would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1968 Morris Mini Moke. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Mini Moke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2058 kg more than 1968 Morris Mini Moke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Morris Mini Moke. 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Mini Moke. (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Mini Moke.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Morris Mini Moke | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Morris | Land Rover |
| Model | Mini Moke | Defender |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 60 L |
