1980 Chrysler Avenger vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chrysler Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chrysler Avenger would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler Avenger. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1406 kg more than 1980 Chrysler Avenger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Chrysler Avenger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler Avenger. (93 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chrysler Avenger | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | Avenger | Defender |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3230 mm |
