1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1184 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
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1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Camaro | Defender |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |