2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1994 Volkswagen New Beetle
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 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Volkswagen New Beetle would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 919 kg more than 1994 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volkswagen New Beetle. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1994 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Defender | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1139 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
