1996 Volkswagen Cabriolet vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volkswagen Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volkswagen Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Cabriolet. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Cabriolet.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Volkswagen Cabriolet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Cabriolet. (165 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Volkswagen Cabriolet | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Cabriolet | Defender |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2800 mm |
