1979 Dodge Omni vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Dodge Omni. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Dodge Omni would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Omni. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 400 kg more than 1979 Dodge Omni. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Dodge Omni. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Omni. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Omni | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Omni | Defender |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1715 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
