1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 1996 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. (172 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. (235 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Land Rover Defender | 1996 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Defender | Golf |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2480 mm |
