1980 Daihatsu Taft 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 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Daihatsu Taft 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 76 more horse power than 1980 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1980 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1688 kg more than 1980 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Daihatsu Taft | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
Model | Taft | Defender |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2800 mm |