1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Defender is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep would be higher. At 2,501 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 129 more horse power than 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep. (129 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Land Rover Defender | 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep | |
| Make | Land Rover | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Defender | Jeep |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1941 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2040 mm |
