1985 Dodge Charger vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Dodge Charger 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 58 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1658 kg more than 1985 Dodge Charger. 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 1985 Dodge Charger. 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Charger. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Dodge Charger | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Charger | Defender |
Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |