1989 Plymouth Colt vs. 2010 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Plymouth Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Plymouth Colt would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1989 Plymouth Colt. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1989 Plymouth Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1989 Plymouth Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Plymouth Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 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, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Plymouth Colt. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Plymouth Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Plymouth Colt | 2010 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Land Rover |
| Model | Colt | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4498 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2659 mm |
