1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa 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 8 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2125 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. 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 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Abarth | Land Rover |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Defender |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
