1983 Dodge Daytona vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Dodge Daytona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Dodge Daytona would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Dodge Daytona (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Daytona should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 770 kg more than 1983 Dodge Daytona.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Dodge Daytona. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Dodge Daytona. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Dodge Daytona.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Dodge Daytona | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Daytona | Defender |
Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2212 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 75 L |