1980 Austin Mini Metro vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Austin Mini Metro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Austin Mini Metro 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 75 more horse power than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. (45 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 653 kg more than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. 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 1980 Austin Mini Metro. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. (73 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Mini Metro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Mini Metro | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | Mini Metro | Defender |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 747 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 75 L |
