1988 Dodge Colt vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Dodge Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Dodge Colt would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Dodge Colt (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Colt 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 1578 kg more than 1988 Dodge Colt.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Dodge Colt. 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Dodge Colt. (192 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Dodge Colt.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Dodge Colt | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Colt | Defender |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2800 mm |