1970 Innocenti C 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 Innocenti C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Innocenti C 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) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Innocenti C. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1970 Innocenti C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1938 kg more than 1970 Innocenti C. 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 Innocenti C. 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Innocenti C. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Innocenti C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Innocenti C | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Innocenti | Land Rover |
| Model | C | Defender |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 75 L |
