1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Defender is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1994 Land Rover Defender. (182 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1994 Land Rover Defender.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (462 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Land Rover Defender. (312 Nm). This means 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Land Rover Defender | 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | Defender | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3030 mm |
