1973 Volkswagen SP2 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volkswagen SP2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volkswagen SP2 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1973 Volkswagen SP2. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1973 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1818 kg more than 1973 Volkswagen SP2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volkswagen SP2. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Volkswagen SP2 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | SP2 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
