1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | Fleetwood | Defender |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2370 mm |
