1968 Triumph 2000 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph 2000 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 31 more horse power than 1968 Triumph 2000. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1538 kg more than 1968 Triumph 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph 2000. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Triumph 2000 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Triumph | Land Rover |
| Model | 2000 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
