1996 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (188 HP) has 121 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 630 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Range Rover | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Range Rover | 88 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2240 mm |
