1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Corvette | Defender |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |