1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Alero
To start off, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero is newer by 4 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 2,501 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1998 Oldsmobile Alero. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1998 Oldsmobile Alero.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Oldsmobile Alero. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Oldsmobile Alero. (210 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Oldsmobile Alero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Land Rover Defender | 1998 Oldsmobile Alero | |
| Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Defender | Alero |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 210 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 | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2720 mm |
