1985 Jeep CJ 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 Jeep CJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jeep CJ 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 35 more horse power than 1985 Jeep CJ. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1985 Jeep CJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1412 kg more than 1985 Jeep CJ. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jeep CJ. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jeep CJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jeep CJ | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | CJ | Defender |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2370 mm |
