1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Hyundai Elantra

To start off, 2010 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 16 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 50 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (132 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Elantra.

Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (180 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. 2010 Hyundai Elantra has automatic transmission and 1994 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 1994 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Hyundai Elantra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Land Rover Defender 2010 Hyundai Elantra
Make Land Rover Hyundai
Model Defender Elantra
Year Released 1994 2010
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2501 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 182 HP 132 HP
Torque 312 Nm 180 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4000 mm 4506 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1775 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1481 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2649 mm