2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1227 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Land Rover | Vauxhall |
| Model | Defender | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 97.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2410 mm |
