1973 Abarth 124 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Abarth 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Abarth 124 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Abarth 124 (126 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Abarth 124 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1838 kg more than 1973 Abarth 124.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Abarth 124. (157 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Abarth 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Abarth 124 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Abarth | Land Rover |
| Model | 124 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2708 kg |
