1999 Daihatsu Naked vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Daihatsu Naked. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Daihatsu Naked would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (62 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1257 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Naked.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Daihatsu Naked 2005 Land Rover Defender
Make Daihatsu Land Rover
Model Naked Defender
Year Released 1999 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 657 cc 2494 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 62 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 1950 RPM
Torque 107 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 68 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 60.5 mm 89 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 19.5:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 860 kg 2117 kg
Vehicle Length 3400 mm 5070 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 2040 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 3230 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L 93 L


 

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