1980 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet El Camino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet El Camino would be higher. At 4,400 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet El Camino (135 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet El Camino should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1153 kg more than 1980 Chevrolet El Camino.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Chevrolet El Camino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet El Camino. (271 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet El Camino. 1980 Chevrolet El Camino has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet El Camino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Chevrolet El Camino | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | El Camino | Defender |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 360 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2800 mm |