1987 Dodge Daytona vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Dodge Daytona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Dodge Daytona would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Dodge Daytona (174 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 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 1066 kg more than 1987 Dodge Daytona.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Dodge Daytona. (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Dodge Daytona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Dodge Daytona | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Daytona | Defender |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
