1976 Avanti Avanti vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1128 kg more than 1976 Avanti Avanti.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Avanti Avanti. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Avanti Avanti | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Avanti | Land Rover |
Model | Avanti | Defender |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Engine Size | 6570 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |