1976 Chevrolet Pickup 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 Chevrolet Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Pickup would be higher. At 3,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (200 HP) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Chevrolet Pickup. 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 Chevrolet Pickup (407 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Chevrolet Pickup | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Pickup | Defender |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 360 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |