1980 Chrysler Avenger 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 Chrysler Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chrysler Avenger would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler Avenger. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1828 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 2010 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, 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler Avenger. (93 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | Avenger | Defender |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
