1994 Hyundai Marcia vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Hyundai Marcia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Hyundai Marcia would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Hyundai Marcia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 687 kg more than 1994 Hyundai Marcia.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Hyundai Marcia. 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Hyundai Marcia. (224 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Hyundai Marcia. 1994 Hyundai Marcia 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. 1994 Hyundai Marcia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Hyundai Marcia | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
Model | Marcia | Defender |
Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3230 mm |