1969 Bizzarrini GT vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bizzarrini GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bizzarrini GT would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 Bizzarrini GT. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1969 Bizzarrini GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2028 kg more than 1969 Bizzarrini GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Bizzarrini GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Bizzarrini GT. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Bizzarrini GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bizzarrini GT | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Land Rover |
| Model | GT | Defender |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2370 mm |
