1986 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1986 Chrysler New Yorker. (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1986 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1318 kg more than 1986 Chrysler New Yorker. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Chrysler New Yorker. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Chrysler New Yorker. (228 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Chrysler New Yorker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chrysler New Yorker | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | New Yorker | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2891 mm |
