2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 3,839 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 443 kg more than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. 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, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 (315 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Land Rover Defender | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | 380 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3839 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 205 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1615 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |