2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1994 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,501 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1994 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2370 mm |
