1998 Abarth Stola vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Abarth Stola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Abarth Stola would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1317 kg more than 1998 Abarth Stola.
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, 1998 Abarth Stola (345 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1998 Abarth Stola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Abarth Stola | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Abarth | Land Rover |
Model | Stola | Defender |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 345 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2040 mm |