1990 Plymouth Laser 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 Plymouth Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Laser 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 29 more horse power than 1990 Plymouth Laser. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1990 Plymouth Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1558 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Laser. 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 Plymouth Laser. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Laser. (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Plymouth Laser | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Plymouth | Land Rover |
Model | Laser | Defender |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2370 mm |