1990 Chrysler ES vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chrysler ES. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chrysler ES would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Chrysler ES. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1990 Chrysler ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1563 kg more than 1990 Chrysler ES. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Chrysler ES. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chrysler ES. (166 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chrysler ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chrysler ES | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | ES | Defender |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2800 mm |
