1971 Seat 1500 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Seat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Seat 1500 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1971 Seat 1500. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1971 Seat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1548 kg more than 1971 Seat 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Seat 1500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Seat 1500 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Seat | Land Rover |
| Model | 1500 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1479 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
