1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 1992 Volkswagen Vento
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Volkswagen Vento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Volkswagen Vento 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 92 more horse power than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. (90 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1992 Volkswagen Vento.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. (145 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volkswagen Vento.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Land Rover Defender | 1992 Volkswagen Vento | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | Vento |
Year Released | 1994 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 90 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 145 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2480 mm |