1970 Datsun 100A Cherry vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1472 kg more than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Datsun | Land Rover |
| Model | 100A Cherry | Defender |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 93 L |
