1970 Land Rover Serie II 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 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP) has 113 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 130 kg more than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Land Rover Serie II | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Serie II | Defender |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2284 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 180 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2370 mm |
