1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 935 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (40 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
Model | Fellow | Defender |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 465 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |