1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 491 kg more than 1989 Avanti Avanti.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Avanti Avanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Avanti Avanti | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Avanti | Land Rover |
Model | Avanti | Defender |
Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2495 cc |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 93 L |